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volt meter reading/Alternator #30862 04/04/07 06:55 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Moss Point Ms. R rlh1548 OP Active BB Member
OP rlh1548 Active BB Member R Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Moss Point Ms.	The voltmeter on my "292' with alternator reads 10.5 to 11 volts,shouldn't this be higher?My battery is constantly needing charged.So I assume its the alternator or a short. Thanks for all the info on this site. ron

Re: volt meter reading/Alternator #30863 04/04/07 08:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 105 Texas L Leon Contributor
Leon Contributor L Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 105 Texas	A good system should be at least 13.8 volts. The cheapest thing is to check the belt. Next stop is to have the kid at FLAPS check it for you unless you've got a voltmeter. regards, Leon

Re: volt meter reading/Alternator #30864 04/04/07 08:58 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 596 Ohio B big bill I.I.#4698 Major Contributor
big bill I.I.#4698 Major Contributor B Joined: May 2005 Posts: 596 Ohio	You May have a bad diode in alternator any good parts house should be able to check it out and tell you whats wrong. Been there, Done that, Hope to live long enough to do it again. Big Bill I.I.# 4698

Re: volt meter reading/Alternator #30865 04/04/07 09:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,332 Apple Valley, California, USA J John H. Meredith 1000 Post Club
John H. Meredith 1000 Post Club J Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,332 Apple Valley, California, USA	Dear Ron; The "charging range" (voltage) is 13.6 to 14.2, so your not charging etc. If the belt's tight, have your Aternator tested as mentioned. Good luck. $\:\)$ John M., I.I. #3370 "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going". -Anon

Re: volt meter reading/Alternator #30866 04/09/07 11:59 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Moss Point Ms. R rlh1548 OP Active BB Member
OP rlh1548 Active BB Member R Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 15 Moss Point Ms.	Thanks guys the diode did it.I'd had the alternator checked at Autozone and they said it was good(3 months ago)but today at Advance the diode was bad. ron

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