Re: voltage problem

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/3/15 15:17:22

I'm having a problem trying to connect what's happening on the primary side to what could happen on the secondary side to melt a rotor. Sure, the generator field could be grounded and max out the generator output and if left unresolved will certainly destory the generator, regulator, battery, perhaps the ammeter and likely some of the primary wiring, not to mention the fire hazard. But how do you translate that to something on the secondary voltage side that can produce those kind of temperatures. Really strange - melting a cap/rotor? - unheard of in my 50 years of old car experiences.

What's the diagnosis from the electrical shop that performed the work? What voltage do you see at the battery while the ammeter is pegged?