Problem with charging battery

Posted by Craig the Clipper Man On 2016/10/5 11:51:39

This has probably been discussed in here at some point, but I could use some input nonetheless.

For several months now I have had a problem with my generator failing to recharge my battery. I have changed my battery twice, had the voltage regulator checked, and rebuilt the generator.

Yesterday, a friend of mine was moving my Clipper around and checked the voltage. With the car off, the voltmeter read 12.65 volts. When he turned on the lights, the reading dropped. Once the car came off idle, he checked it again and it read 12.45 volts, with no fluctuation.

Here is what I am wondering: If the battery, regulator, and generator are good, is my likely problem the wiring?