> > Anyone know what the amp output on a stock 1600 generator is?
> 
> I believe the basic 12V generator had a 30A max output, so your 3A

I wasn't going to answer this since I have incomplete information but 
I guess I will now, just to add to the confusion.  Some of the bus 
generators put out 38 amps.  It is stamped into the casting.  This is 
the ....17x generator that is ~3/8" longer than the others and has 
the indented tin to fit the longer length.  The ....15x is the 30 amp 
model.  What I don't know is exactly which years had this one.  My '71
does.  Hope this helps more than it hurts.  Jim
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