Factory ammeter

dartfreak75 said

I'm curious while were on the topic wouldnt the voltage regulator protect the wiring even if you had a 60. Amp alternator? Or does it do something different? I tested my voltage regulator today with a ohm meter I'm getting 3.80 ohms @20 is that a good reading?

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No ALL the vr does is maintain proper output voltage. If the alternator is a 30, 40, 60, 180, it can put out that amperage if the battery is low enough, AKA after the lights been left on, or if there are a lot of accessories, IE electric pumps, fans, big stereo, whatever.