59 generator output!
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From: Gold Coast Queensland Australia
59 generator output!
HIYA Guys,
Well my ongoing quest to get a cool idling 59 continues.
My next stage is to fit 2 10" electric fans but the current draw will be around 14 amps!
Will my generator be able to cope with the load.
The fans will only run when above 200 but that will almost certainly be when idling in traffic so the geny will be turning at it's lowest revs.
So what do you think???
As always all help is appreciated.
Thanks, Mark.
Well my ongoing quest to get a cool idling 59 continues.
My next stage is to fit 2 10" electric fans but the current draw will be around 14 amps!
Will my generator be able to cope with the load.
The fans will only run when above 200 but that will almost certainly be when idling in traffic so the geny will be turning at it's lowest revs.
So what do you think???
As always all help is appreciated.
Thanks, Mark.
Melting Slicks
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From: Boston MA
Re: 59 generator output! (59er)
I don't think so, but you could test. I've read that C1s don't charge at idle. What does your ammeter do at idle? At idle is where you'll want the electric fans. Put a multimeter on the battery set to amps, and see what you have available. Then subtract the 14. I don't think you have enough.
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From: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Re: 59 generator output! (59er)
The generator in your '59 is rated for 30 amps output. However Chris is correct in stating that the generator is not putting out at idle (kind of like one of my old girlfriends).
Above idle it will sustain your fans but I seriously doubt it will generate enough energy to run the fans, headlights/high beams, all the other electrical loads and continue to sufficiently charge the battery.
I know C1's can be difficult to keep cool, I would try all the usual remedies first.
Unless you decide to go with a 60 amp single wire alternator, then just be careful how you wire the fan circuit.
Above idle it will sustain your fans but I seriously doubt it will generate enough energy to run the fans, headlights/high beams, all the other electrical loads and continue to sufficiently charge the battery.
I know C1's can be difficult to keep cool, I would try all the usual remedies first.
Unless you decide to go with a 60 amp single wire alternator, then just be careful how you wire the fan circuit.
Melting Slicks
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Re: 59 generator output! (Mark Lovejoy)
I ran one 14" fan on my 62 for a couple of years and had no problems with the generator at idle. Don't know how many amps it was rated for. Now, the other side of the coin, my engine is set to idle at about 950, and I have a 3" pulley on the generator. This make the generator turn faster than normal at idle. This would be a problem if you have a gen driven tach, but otherwise it works well. If you run the engine at high RPM frequently, you might wear the generator prematurely.
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From: Nichols Florida
Re: 59 generator output! (59er)
Something not mentioned yet is too high of a current draw when the generator is charging at max will overheat the armiture and 'throw' solder. It usually happens at night when you turn on the lights. Not exactly the best time to lose a generator.
Tyler
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