Figured out my voltage issue...
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Figured out my voltage issue...
I guess I threw the belt. lol.
Almost bought a new alt and voltage regulator.
Almost bought a new alt and voltage regulator.
Last edited by Budman68; Apr 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: DFW TX
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St. Jude Donor '07
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What's wrong with 14V?
You need 'bout 14V to charge. Make sure you have the alt tested first.
Something you should note is that a 12V lead acid batt is actually something 13.2V fully charged. So you need that 14V from the alt to force electrons back into the batt - need greater potential to make it charge. I wouldn't want much more than 14V though.
I have a cheap Hobo Fake batt tester that also measures voltage so i can see the voltage with engine on and off. I want to see at least another volt or more with the engine running to verify alt is pushing out current/electrons back to the batt.
Hope this helps and save u a few bucks,
cardo0
Something you should note is that a 12V lead acid batt is actually something 13.2V fully charged. So you need that 14V from the alt to force electrons back into the batt - need greater potential to make it charge. I wouldn't want much more than 14V though.
I have a cheap Hobo Fake batt tester that also measures voltage so i can see the voltage with engine on and off. I want to see at least another volt or more with the engine running to verify alt is pushing out current/electrons back to the batt.
Hope this helps and save u a few bucks,
cardo0
