Posted by RandyM on December 14, 2014 at 09:37:14 from (67.240.153.143):
I've recently added a '54 Cub to keep the others in my barn company. I have it running and thought of pushing some snow with it just for fun. I intend to complete the rest of it in the Spring as time allows.
I believe that everything was still original - wires, VR, generator, etc. The generator was tested at the local auto electric shop and is good. The battery is just over a year old and is good.
When I start it, the D-O-C ameter pegs on full charge. If I set the lights to dim, it shows a slight charge, and with lights on bright it shows full discharge. The ignition switch was bad and it was swapped for used one I had on the shelf. I've also swapped out the 3-position light switch with one I had. This did not change the charging indication. I've not yet put the voltmeter on it to verify the charge in each condition.
I plan to rewire it and will likely install a new VR in the spring, but for now, any thoughts on what might be causing the charge to vary that much?
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