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Generator Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by fyrmn, Oct 6, 2019.

  1. Oct 6, 2019
    fyrmn

    fyrmn Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Question for the electrical folks:

    App: 56 cj6 6 volt with generator
    At high idle, reading 6.14 at battery.
    High idle: Armature to ground 7.0 volts.
    Is this a correct reading?
     
    fyrmn, Oct 6, 2019
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  2. Oct 6, 2019
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    Sounds about right.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Oct 6, 2019
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    PeteL

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    I'd want to know about the amps more than the volts - unlike an alternator.

    Generators don't "cut-in"below about 1000rpm, and at 2000rpm should put out about 7.5 volts, and potentially 20 amps or more. This has a lot to do with the voltage regulator, not just the generator.

    http://wildriders.org/threads/autolite_gen_maintenance.pdf

    But in the real world, does it keep your battery charged without boiling it? Good enough!
     
    PeteL, Oct 6, 2019
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