Posted by Max on May 15, 2003 at 07:50:37:
In Reply to: Re: What wattage does the savage alternator put out posted by skeeter on May 15, 2003 at 01:06:00:
I'd like to think it is that big, but I've checked the manual(s) and I think it is just over 100 watts or about 7.5 amps. 14.v x 7.5 = 105. With the lights on, high beam, about 90 watts are needed to keep from running off the battery. Add what is needed to run the ignition and charge the battery from a start and 100-120 watts would about be it. I'm running halogen 8 watt front lights, a lighted indian head and Kissan 8 watt tail light and about all I can see is 13.8 volts charging volts when I check it. Books said it should be min of 14 v so I figure I'm loading the system some with the extra lights. Next winter will bring some white LED running lights I found in place of the amber ones and LED front turn signals.that should bring the running load down. Max