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MellowYellow70 · 01-10-2003, 10:21 PM

I run a 220Amp single wire in my vette. You should always have some sort of output when the motor is running. The alternator usuaully isn't fully excited until around 2000 rpm's or so. For instance, the one in my vette only puts out about 10vdc when started up, however when rev'd to 2000rpm's I get a rock solid 13.8vdc all day long while running.

First thing first, you should check and see if there is any output, do you have a fusable link in series?

01-10-2003, 10:21 PM	#2
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 224	123 I run a 220Amp single wire in my vette. You should always have some sort of output when the motor is running. The alternator usuaully isn't fully excited until around 2000 rpm's or so. For instance, the one in my vette only puts out about 10vdc when started up, however when rev'd to 2000rpm's I get a rock solid 13.8vdc all day long while running. First thing first, you should check and see if there is any output, do you have a fusable link in series? __________________ If patience is truely a virtue, Then I am so screwed 1970 Chevy SWB Gasser 364"LS and all the goodies 2001 Vette Road/Street 1990 IROCZ Vert