Re: [DML] Continuing Voltage Problem revised

["Joe LoRe'" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Joe,

Actually the readings you are getting are correct. The dash gauge usually
reads about 1 volt lower than the actual alternator output. The 11.5 under
full load at idle is normal and should not cause any problems.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Palatinus <jpalatinus@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2000 3:20 PM
Subject: [DML] Continuing Voltage Problem revised


> Ok here is the deal, This car has a grady 105 amp delco alternator in it.
> THe belt is the same tension as it is in my other D. WHen I start up I
get
> 13 volts exactly on my volt meter, and if I measere the Voltage at the
jump
> terminals with engine runnign I get 14.0Volts. If I let the cooling fans
> come on, I get 13.5 volts, and if I have the A/c compressor on I get 11.5v
> (this is with engine running) IT should be alot more than this I know,
any
> ideas on what to try to fix this?
> THanks
> Joe Palatinus
> VIN 17167