Wednesday, February 25, 2015

ALTERNATOR

I drove the other day with the headlights on for an hour or so and that ran the battery down to the point that it wouldn't crank the engine. Not good. I put an ammeter into the circuit and found that I was drawing 23 amps and asking a 20 amp alternator to keep up with it.

So there are 2 options: get a 40 or 50 amp alternator (300 to 500 bucks) or reduce the load. I chose the 2nd option and bought these two items:
http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Motorcycle-Signal-Reverse-Backup/dp/B00BWDPJ5K/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1424793422&sr=1-5&keywords=1156+led+bulb+amber

http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/3800-Lumen-H4-LED-Headlight-bulb-_p_83.html

I'll report back when I get them installed and measure the amps.