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Tom Wesenberg · 04-26-2015, 12:56 AM

10.5 volts is OK while cranking, but if that's the reading after starting the engine, then the battery is way low on charge, or no good. Put a long slow charge on the battery and try that again.

04-26-2015, 12:56 AM	#23
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Alternator & ampmeter are fine...NOW WHAT? 10.5 volts is OK while cranking, but if that's the reading after starting the engine, then the battery is way low on charge, or no good. Put a long slow charge on the battery and try that again.