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Mail From: Max Watson (email redacted)

>When I checked the voltage on the battery while the car was running I was
>getting around 13.63. Seems to me I should be getting around 16Volts while
>the car is running???

Proper charging voltage is 14.4-14.6v on a 12v electrical system. 13.63v is
a little weak. You might have a worn alternator, take it to your local
auto store that checks them for free (ie: Kragen). If it checks out ok, I
would replace the voltage regulator.

Good Luck.

--
D. Maxwell Watson
<(email redacted)> Tractor Factor Productions
Santa Rosa, CA TractorFactor.base.org

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