Quote Originally Posted by papajoe49 View Post
checked alt output at idle and high rpm have 12.53 volts.. also have 12.53 volts at the dist..I have a delco 55 amp dist...do you think I need to go to a higher output alt...this is a bare bones rod no electrics other than motor and gages and lights...
Quote Originally Posted by rspears View Post
Papajoe49, you haven't said what car this is for, but depending on your accessories 55amps may be small, especially if you're running an electric cooling fan or worse, a pair of fans? If it's a bare bones hot rod with just engine, head lights, tail lights and brake lights you're fine, .
You must've missed it Mr. Spears.. he did mention it's "bare bones".. and 55 amps should be fine. Need to get 13.8 to 14.2 volts from the charging system. Alternator? or Regulator? take'em both to NAPA or a local shop for testing.. and I can't say it enough. check them grounds!