Thanks,
I'll check those. I know 14.5 is normal, but this is creeping
higher.
Oh, the twin fans were replaced by a PO with a larger single
puller fan. That works well. Probably 12in.
Paul.
Paul Hunt wrote:
> Measure the voltage on the brown at the alternator and the battery with
> another instrument as well as where ever the onboard meter is connected. A
> difference in voltage between instruments indicates a bad instrument, a
> difference between the three points indicates bad connections at one or more
> points. Unless you have a larger than standard electrical load the standard
> alternator should be delivering about 14.5v running and at least 12.8v
> idling, even with twin electric fans running. You may well find that the
> battery is getting enough volts even though wherever the onboard meter is
> connected is getting lower. Low voltage all round does indicate a failing
> alternator.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>>I'm concerned the voltage regulator is going out and that
>>it could take others with it.
>
>
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