Stock alternator up to the task? If not, how many Amps will I need?
Not sure why there is disagreement or confusion on this.
Maybe its this - something I struggled to understand until is was pointed out to me.
Current will come from whichever source has higher potential.
When the engine is off, the battery is the highest voltage source.
When the engine is running, the alternator is the highest voltage source.
So for example when the engine is running and the alternator working, and the lights are turned on, the current for them does not go through the ammeter. Same for the horns (at least on my 67, diagram).
The exception to this occurs when the alternator isn't producing enough power to meet the demand.
Maybe it will help the discussion to add a diagram.
Not sure why there is disagreement or confusion on this.
Maybe its this - something I struggled to understand until is was pointed out to me.
Current will come from whichever source has higher potential.
When the engine is off, the battery is the highest voltage source.
When the engine is running, the alternator is the highest voltage source.
So for example when the engine is running and the alternator working, and the lights are turned on, the current for them does not go through the ammeter. Same for the horns (at least on my 67, diagram).
The exception to this occurs when the alternator isn't producing enough power to meet the demand.
Maybe it will help the discussion to add a diagram.