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by Willyl
Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Advice needed on charging current waveform
Replies: 6
Views: 6912

Re: Advice needed on charging current waveform

Thanks all, I think what the problem was that I was on the negative cable as that was accessible. to regulate the voltage in this type of system the regulator dumps excess to ground thus the amperage fluctuation throught the ground lead. I will test again at the first oppertunity to confirm. Ben, Th...
by Willyl
Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:09 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Advice needed on charging current waveform
Replies: 6
Views: 6912

Advice needed on charging current waveform

Thanks in advance for any input here,. This is a Triumph motorcycle with new alternator and reg/rec. it has a history of burning aftermarket alternators and we went with oem here. What I am concerned with is the way the charging current cycles up and down so far from +12 amps or so to 12 below zero
by Willyl
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: WPS Compression Hoses
Replies: 23
Views: 49552

Re: WPS Compression Hoses

I asked for a 12mm hose last year. I'm in the motorcycle business and it's the most common size by a mile. 8mm is the next on my wish list. Tried using the hose from my old Snap On tester but its walls are too flexible and gives a lower reading. Come to think of it the walls on the Pico hose are so ...
by Willyl
Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:10 am
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: 2 wire v 3 wire, Magnetti Marelli CDTi Crank Angle senors
Replies: 1
Views: 6138

Re: 2 wire v 3 wire, Magnetti Marelli CDTi Crank Angle senor

Can't answer your question specificaly but can give you some info to work with. In my experience with Marelli sytems,motorcycles, the third wire is always a shield, which will be grounded. A three wire sensor is a Hall efect sensor more typicaly used for speed sensors. A Hall sensor will produce a 5...