REFLECTOR: LIGHTWEIGHT ALTERNATOR

[Scott Derrick]

If your battery is really low it is possible to show a low voltage
indication because the battery is trying to use some of the amperage from
the alternator in addition to the accessary loads.

it has to be very low and you would have to put a large load on the system.

Scott

> Check and make sure you indeed have field voltage (12v) going to the
> alternator F connection, with the engine off, but the electrics powered
> up.  The big terminal should be showing battery voltage as well.
>
> When you crank it up, the electrical bus should be above 13.5 volts if the
> alternator is indeed working.  As the battery charges up, the voltage will
> go to about 14.2 vdc, and the alternator will pretty much quit charging
> except for any loads you have running (lights, etc).
>
> If not, then start checking connections and find out what is not connected
> correctly.
>
> Ronnie
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Tom Martino
>   To: Velocity Email List (E-mail)
>   Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 1:48 PM
>   Subject: REFLECTOR: LIGHTWEIGHT ALTERNATOR
>
>
>   I have the L-60 Lightweight Alternator and solid-state regulator from
> B&C.
>
>
>
>   I fired up my engine (IO-540) and it sounds great!
>
>
>
>   One problem:  When I switch the field on and off, the low voltage light
> works as expected.  But when the alternator is "ON" I am getting no
> indication of a "charge" condition.
>
>
>
>   When I switch on the landing light (or anything else electrical) . I get
> negative amps - although the voltage remains at 12+ .
>
>
>
>   The wiring is correct . any ideas?
>
>
>
>   I know my battery was very low . but I didn't think that would affect
> the output of the alternator to the bus.
>
>
>
>   You feedback is welcomed!
>
>
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