The Ford Barn

Neshkoro · 09-15-2022, 04:18 PM

I'm not sure that I have a problem. I've done a lot of reading on this site and some testing and the more i read the more confused I get.
So, here's whats happening.
The starter is turning rather slow. Everything is stock as far as the generator and its system is concerned. The ammeter in the car shows about 5-6 amps while running at a good RPM. I tested voltage output of the generator while running. It's about 6.5 volts. With the car shut off the battery voltage is 6 volts.
Does that sound correct or not? I read on one of the other posts here that the voltage while running should be around 7.5 volts. i'm not getting anywhere near that. What should be the voltage and amperage output be?
Please advise.
Thanks,
Bill

09-15-2022, 04:18 PM	#1
Neshkoro Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 106	Generator Output I'm not sure that I have a problem. I've done a lot of reading on this site and some testing and the more i read the more confused I get. So, here's whats happening. The starter is turning rather slow. Everything is stock as far as the generator and its system is concerned. The ammeter in the car shows about 5-6 amps while running at a good RPM. I tested voltage output of the generator while running. It's about 6.5 volts. With the car shut off the battery voltage is 6 volts. Does that sound correct or not? I read on one of the other posts here that the voltage while running should be around 7.5 volts. i'm not getting anywhere near that. What should be the voltage and amperage output be? Please advise. Thanks, Bill