The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 09-30-2018, 12:35 PM

An 80 amp alt. draws too much field current for a standard point type regulator. It will burn the points & make them stick. You need an internal regulated alt. or solid state regulator.

George

09-30-2018, 12:35 PM	#25
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,194	Re: At my wit's end, please help An 80 amp alt. draws too much field current for a standard point type regulator. It will burn the points & make them stick. You need an internal regulated alt. or solid state regulator. George