Temp gauge explodes

[rickf]

Yea, pretty good signs that the setup crispied!

[svramselaar]

hi

if the regulator fails and put max amps to the rotor the alternator give max power (60 amps )
the voltage will be also high 30 to 35 volts with battery`s

this is about let say 30 volt x 60 amps = 1800 watts
736 watt is 1 hp so 1800 : 736 = 2.44 hp
so if the belts are a bit loose they burns out at the alternator pulley

george

[rickf]

2.4 horsepower does not sound like much but when you are trying to turn it with a pulley that small it is a massive amount of force.

[Vzike]

ok.... that really made what happened very clear.

I have a new regulator coming for the back of that alternator. I have two others on the bench. One needs a terminal block (on the way also), and the other needs assembly and test. Now I get to use my newly acquired low voltage tester and the cable adapter kit.....

[m3a1]

It's all fun and games...until someone needs an eye patch!

Cheers,
TJ

[Vzike]

It's all fun and games...until someone needs an eye patch!

Cheers,
TJ

or, as my motor sgt used to say.... "it's all fun and games until someone losses and eye, then it's fk'g histerical!"