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Originally Posted by Capt Kirk
I just checked voltage at the cutout. It's 7.5 at idle and goes to 9 with the engine spooled up. My amp gauge shows positive charge at idle but it's near the 0 line. When driving, it stays at 10 amps charging.
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I would get something fixed to correct this condition as quickly as possible, it is bound to damage the battery charging it at 9 volts. It will take a toll on the rest of the car as well, lights etc.
One way to go is an electronic cutout, but I would start by backing the charge rate on the generator down. There is no reason to be running it at this level. 10 amps (ever if it's a guess with the stock gauge) is way to much, should be right at 0 on the charge side slightly.