Re: 56 Exec. Generator to Alternator

Posted by 55clipper On 2013/5/16 1:29:40

I've had alternator on my Clipper for a while now and have never had a problem. I also had one on a 55 400 for 12 years, no problem.

Now my stupid question is if you have an alternator rated at 100 amps, does it really put out 100 amps or only what is required to keep the battery charged. Maybe 25 to 50 amps. It seems the amperage generated would be dictated by the regulator.

I am no expert, just my crazy thinking.