Re: 1947 Super Clipper ammeter

Posted by HH56 On 2011/10/5 9:30:51

"Normal" depends on what is operating. Lights, radio, OD, etc all pull current so it varies depending on what is turned on and condition of battery.

The Packard settings for maximum output of the Auto-Lite setup is 35 amps at 7.4v. Never measured it but I would guess that a charged battery with nothing on except engine & gauges should be pulling around 3 amps. After the generator had recharged the battery from the draw of the starting motor, then just a slight needle indication to the charge side would be on the ammeter.