Re: Overcharging Alternator TR6

[Paul Burr <tigerpb@ids.net>]

JoeSimcoe@aol.com wrote:
> 
> OK, so I am going to show my ignorance now.
> 
> I have an alternator that is overcharging - in the red 15+ volts on the
> gauge.
> 
> What would cause an alternator to OVERcharge?
> Bad internal dohicky?
> Can I get this tested without pulling it off the car?
> 
> TIA
> JoeSimcoe
Joe; Your OK, your alt is OK. Any 12V Charging system has to make
between 14.5V to 15V to keep those electrons moving against all the
wires that they have to move through.