Actually there is a worry if the terminal voltage goes that high, but first
a question.
What are you using for a voltmeter? Ideally you need to look at it with an
accurate meter (4 or 5 digit DVM or Simpson/Triplett multimeter) as opposed
to a 9.95 special or a dashboard guage.
The terminal voltage of a Lead-Acid style (and for that matter any of the
other mixes) is determined by the electro-potential of the various chemicals
in the battery AND temprature. A Lead-Acid should be 2.2 volts per cell
and that makes 13.2 volts. There are the usual caveats about temprature =
70 deg F, etc. (if you want more information than you've ever dreamed about
on batteries look at this site http://www.tudor.se/eng/standby/prod.htm and
click on the teory file near the botrtom of the page. This is a stand-by
(UPS) battery site but it still applies).
The best way to check the battery is to invest in a Hydrometer and measure
the specific gravity of each cell.
Having the voltage regulator setting the terminal voltage high is the reason
for battery boil overs which then causes the nice paint job to disappear.
Steve Hanselman
Manager, Defense Systems
Datagate Incorporated
+1.775.882.1313 x253 (voice)
+1.775.882.1689 (fax)
Stephen.Hanselman@datagateinc.com
tr6@kc4sw.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Mike Munson
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 7:25 AM
To: jay_welch@juno.com; lang@isis.mit.edu
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: TR6 Alternator
The rebuilt bosch did the same for me without any accessories on so must
be normal.
Mike
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