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Old 04-26-2015, 01:19 AM   #24
Mike V. Florida
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Default Re: Alternator & ampmeter are fine...NOW WHAT?

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg View Post
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.
I hope he clears that up. I read, "-When engine is started, voltage on voltmeter drops to 10.5V or so." as after it is started and running not when the engine is starting.

Like I said, he will most likely clear it up for us later.
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