DonaldSmith Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Is 4-4.5 volts the generator output at idle speed? Generators need rpms to have adequate output. That's the advantage of alternators. They have good output even at idle speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick305 Posted November 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yes at idle speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 it appears it is time for you to break out he service manual and systematically test the charging system as outlined, get you back to speed without buying parts you don't need... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 As stated earlier on my 42 Dodge coupe I was only getting 4.5 volts to the headlight socket without the engine running so the new halogen bulbs were dimmer than the conventional ones. I then installed a relay and cleaned all connections and got a reading of 5.8 volts at the socket. Yay !!!! Brighter lights now !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberchin Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 20 hours ago, Reg Evans said: As stated earlier on my 42 Dodge coupe I was only getting 4.5 volts to the headlight socket without the engine running so the new halogen bulbs were dimmer than the conventional ones. I then installed a relay and cleaned all connections and got a reading of 5.8 volts at the socket. Yay !!!! Brighter lights now !!!! What's the part number and where did you buy it? I'd like to do the same. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) I bought 3 different kinds for my cars. I just made sure they had instructions. Found them on eBay by searching 6 VOLT HEADLIGHT RELAY. I did my 33 Plymouth, 39 Chrysler, and 42 dodge. ebay #'s 311988207118,162737275380, and 401422563935 Edited December 28, 2017 by Reg Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberchin Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 Thanks. I found one like yours. How did you wire up your 42 Dodge? I have a 47 Chrysler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Uberchin said: Thanks. I found one like yours. How did you wire up your 42 Dodge? I have a 47 Chrysler. I followed these instructions that came with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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