If it only puts out 12 volts it won't charge the battery. 14.5 is good.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Louk2@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 6:08 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 12 volt adj
Members,
I have a newer alternator on my 51 pickup, it is the correct GM unit that
was
used with my 305 from the late 70's (not a one wire). Anyway, I built my
own
wiring harness hooked up everything and now I'm reading 14.5 volts as
output.
I understand this can be a problem. I have never driven the truck so no
damage yet or history on how it works. But before I blow anything I was
wondering
if any one can give me advice on this. Is it possible to adjust the
alternator down to 12 volts output.
Could a lack of resistance in my wiring be a problem, should I ignore it or
should I go out and buy a one wire? I have no real experience on this.
Thanks for any feed back.
Lou K
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