[T3] Voltage Regulator

[Tim Keohane]

I charged the battery @ 10 amps for 24 hours, then 2 amps for 3 days.  
4 hours after removing the charger these are the results:
Battery charge 		13.5 volts
@ 2500 RPM  No Load
Battery 				14.5 volts
Gen.			        14.5 volts  10.5 Amps
Battery circuit  		1.6 Amps
Fuse Panel circuit        8.5 Amps
@ 2500 Low Beams ( 2x 55 watts)
Battery				14.5 volts	
Gen.				15.2  volts   20.5-21.5 amps
Battery circuit                1.5 - 2.5 amps
Fuse panel circuit         19.3 amps
The generator light only comes on when I turn the key to start. Once  
started it goes out, and does not indicate when the generator is  
insufficient to maintain the battery @ 12.5 volts or higher.  I can  
visualize the generator light remaining out if it V R is receiving  
ample current regardless of the circuit out except when the battery  
goes down during use. I would also think more amperage would flow to  
the battery to maintain it.
My first impression is everything here seems within parameters, but  
the battery dies then the car without an indication. When a fresh  
battery is installed the car starts and runs without a hic-up.  I have  
not checked the strength of the battery. I guess I'll have to replace  
the bulbs with something requiring a little less.
Let me know if I'm off track here.
Thanks in advance

Tim & Paula Keohane
Purveyors of:
Wild Alaska Salmon & Halibut
AKC/FDSB/CKC Irish Setters
rheorojo at wildblue.net