Kartorbust
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Anybody know how many amps the 420 Predator stator puts out? HF doesn't list it online and no one really has mentioned it. My guess is 2-3 amps. But anyone know for sure?
420 Predator charge coil?
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Jfive
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I thought it was 3amps
Kartorbust
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That's what I thought, but no one has really anything to confirm it.
Bbqjoe
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Charge coils seem to be a big secret.
I tapped into mine on my 196 clone. I can get 4V ac or 12+volts dc. I don't know how to get watts to get amps.
This might help. Let us know what you find, I don't feel like reading it right now.
http://www.sharkpw.com/Upload/CPDCategoryDocuments/Shark_Honda Engine Charging System.pdf
Kartorbust
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Far as I can find, roughly 55 watts requires something like 4.5amps, at least reading packaging of some aftermarket lights. However, the old rule of thumb is about 1 amp for every 100 watts, however some are more conservative as 1 amp for every 80 watts. I will take a look at that link and try my best to brief on it.
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So basically simply put, you cannot officially get watts to amps. However if you have fixed voltage, it's amps=watts/volts.
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According to the PDF you sent, on page 3 it gives you instructions to do a load test.
Turn off the ignition switch, and connect a digital multimeter (set to DC amps). Put the negative wire on the multimeter to the negative terminal on the battery. Then take the positive wire from the multimeter to I believe the rectifier, this will test continuity.
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So basically simply put, you cannot officially get watts to amps. However if you have fixed voltage, it's amps=watts/volts.
---------- Post added at 12:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------
According to the PDF you sent, on page 3 it gives you instructions to do a load test.
Turn off the ignition switch, and connect a digital multimeter (set to DC amps). Put the negative wire on the multimeter to the negative terminal on the battery. Then take the positive wire from the multimeter to I believe the rectifier, this will test continuity.
Bbqjoe
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Continuity won't tell you diddly about what you're seeking. My question would be, will the coils burn up or something if you put a large load on them, or will they just not work?
Kartorbust
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I think they'll fall behind and not hold up. They'll wear out over time, but can usually be rebuilt or replaced. So pretty much the battery will be doing all the work and die faster.
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Well I talked with my dad, and he believes that it will shorten the life of the coil, if you run above its intended amp rating and burn up quicker. How much quicker is not known.
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Well I talked with my dad, and he believes that it will shorten the life of the coil, if you run above its intended amp rating and burn up quicker. How much quicker is not known.
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