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Terry Strieter · 08-31-2016, 11:14 AM

I have just installed a rebuilt engine in my e'28 roadster. I am using the same five brush Powerhouse generator that was on the old engine. The problem I am having is the generator is putting out too much power, about 15-20 amps and I am afraid I will burn-up the generator. I have reduced the output of the adjustable brush as much as possible but still there are too many amps. I do not have the headlights on the car yet so I cannot turn them on to reduce the flow of current. Is there any way I can reduce the Amps so I can break-in the engine? Thanks. Terry Strieter, Murray, KY

08-31-2016, 11:14 AM	#3
Terry Strieter Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1	Re: Powerhouse Generator Problems I have just installed a rebuilt engine in my e'28 roadster. I am using the same five brush Powerhouse generator that was on the old engine. The problem I am having is the generator is putting out too much power, about 15-20 amps and I am afraid I will burn-up the generator. I have reduced the output of the adjustable brush as much as possible but still there are too many amps. I do not have the headlights on the car yet so I cannot turn them on to reduce the flow of current. Is there any way I can reduce the Amps so I can break-in the engine? Thanks. Terry Strieter, Murray, KY