Tom Skinner Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Gentlemen, Can I bother you with an Electrical Question: My fellow Chrysler Buddy has a 1947 Chrysler Windsor and I have a 1948 Chrysler Royal they are supposed to run a 35 Amp rated Generators. They are 6 Volt Positive Ground - 250.6 cu. Flat Heads all original. He got one that was 30 Amps and I got one thats 40 Amps. What is the ramifications of running a 30 Amp or 40 Amp instead of 35 Amp? Will the Voltage Regulator need adjusting or will it regulate itself around these small Amp differences? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybose Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 The only ramification is that theoretically one puts out 10 more amps than the other. In reality it will be controlled by the regulator and will rarely put out more than maybe 20-25 amps. No adjustments to the regulator should be necessary if it is functioning correctly. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Skinner Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Marty, Thanks! I thought that was the case but wanted to be sure. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'37 P4 Touring Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Tom, Won't make a particle of difference. The regulator maintains voltage. You are better off than you friend with a 40 amp.generator since your battery will charge faster and you could add more equipment or devices if there were any 6 volt devices available. I have two 6 volt cars and there isn't much out there for accessories. Jim Skinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Accessories?? Accessories?? Who needs them when you have an old car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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