Adam,
Yes, and no. The load (all loads on the car with the exception of the starter)
is on the same side of the ammeter as the alternator. The only thing on the
other side of the ammeter is the battery. It is done this way so that you
can see if the battery is charging or discharging. If the main loads were
on the battery side of the ammeter the meter would always show a reading
between zero and full charge, never showing a discharge. Make sense?
Peace,
Pat
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> It sounds like something is simply drawing a lot of current, at idle the
> output of an alternator is very low compared to its output above idle(i
> guess this depends on your idle speed), thus explaining your meter moving as
> you lift the revs. As to what is drawing so much current.............
>
> Adam
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roman Rist <ristguitars@yahoo.com>
> To: datsun roadsters <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 10:27 AM
> Subject: Electrical Question
>
>
> > Hi folks,
> > this is for you electrical gurus out there.
> > What would be the possible causes for the ammeter to go pos (up to 30)
> > when taking the revs above idle?
> > At idle, the meter reads a slight charge, as you increase the revs the
> > ammmeter goes up as well.
> > I changed the regulator with one known to be good and that changed
> > nothing.
> >
> > thank you,
> > Roman
> >
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