regulator/generator question.

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 5 Apr 2006, 6:23 pm

#472050

will useing a 38amp regulator with a 30 amp genny cause any problems?

regulator came off my old engine which had a 38amp genny in it and the regulator has 38amps stamped on it. but the genny i want to use is 30amps.

Nick

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Apr 2006, 6:33 pm

#472054

I believe its only a maximum amperage figure...
so it should be OK....

Lee

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toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Apr 2006, 6:34 pm

#472055

not 100% sure but i would certainly try it,----if the geny can only produce 30A and the reg is 38 there should be no conflict:beer:beer:beer

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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 5 Apr 2006, 6:36 pm

#472058

good news:bounce

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884 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 Apr 2006, 7:12 pm

#472076

hmmm, maybe a quick fix, but that will run your generator harder than it can and possibly cook the coil because of the added current and thus heat in there. As long as u dont load up the generator too hard it should last till you get a proper fix. But im pretty sure that your coil will or wiring may burn out if this is a long term solution... not too familiar with generator but wait for some1 else with a definate answer. For time being just dont create too much draw on ur charging system ie lights, head unit, etc etc on a not so strong battery.

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