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Posted by: Randal Dec 9 2012, 01:34 PM

OK, so finally received my rebuilt starter/ solenoid.

I had both of my batteries checked and they were putting out 600 cranking amps, so good.

Bolted it up this morning - it immediately worked better, i.e., turning the engine over faster than my previous Tilton.

So after started up and warmup I checked the voltage (at idle) at the battery and it was 13.3 voltts. Is this enough or what is the alternator susposed to put out?

I do have a new Bosch ready to go in if it's needed.

Posted by: Trekkor Dec 9 2012, 08:09 PM

I would expect to see 12.4 or close without the motor running.

13.3 at idle and see if it creeps up to 14.1 or less above 1500 rpms would be great.


KT

Posted by: Randal Dec 9 2012, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Trekkor @ Dec 9 2012, 06:09 PM)

Posted by: Randal Dec 10 2012, 10:49 PM

QUOTE(Randal @ Dec 9 2012, 07:39 PM)

QUOTE(Trekkor @ Dec 9 2012, 06:09 PM)

I would expect to see 12.4 or close without the motor running.

13.3 at idle and see if it creeps up to 14.1 or less above 1500 rpms would be great.


KT

Thanks Trekkor. I'll try it tomorrow morning.

Posted by: Trekkor Dec 11 2012, 10:34 AM

Sounds good.

I'd be worried if it was showing the same voltage running or not.


KT

Posted by: Randal Dec 11 2012, 11:10 AM

So what voltage is the VR supposed to put out?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 11 2012, 11:26 PM

Different regulators regulate to different voltages. I even picked up an adjustable one from NAPA a number of years ago.

Anything over about 13 means you're charging the battery. Anything over about 15 means you're over-charging the battery. So you're fine.

--DD

Posted by: Randal Dec 12 2012, 09:38 AM

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Dec 11 2012, 09:26 PM)