Re: Generator Idiot Light/Charging Diagnosis

Posted by ineffabill On 2011/4/25 21:56:02

A points type regulator DOES need some time to warm up, but it only should affect the voltage set point by a few tenths of a volt. (ie. such as 7.0V cold, 7.3V hot on a 6V system).The generator should charge some whenever the eng is running.

If anything, a cold generator usually can produce a few more amps of current than a hot unit (resistance increases/ amperage decreases as the unit heats up)