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It’s an Autozone reman about 55amps. Checking amp draw is a good idea. Here are the results of my recent tests. At 2000 rpm it does climb to 14.29 Volts. Cheers

I agree the idle voltages with loads can be quite low albeit typical. I have it’s VR in the 14 volt range at 2000 rpm now after bending the armature. Was using a HFT meter until it imploded, and my new digital meter confirms what my Dakota dash gauge shows. Thanks for helping.

Update: cleaned all grounds. Adjusted VR to specs. Still low voltage at idle. Ignition key unit tested and losing some ohms so ordered replacement. Also suspect electronic ignition is pulling down the overall running voltage and confusing VR. only 11 volts at fuse panel. Cannot see any...

My 71 FJ 40 has issues with the charging system. the system was checked and alternator voltage at idle was 0. After replacing the Alternator and regulator TWICE, problems continue. An alternator shop bench tested the alternator and it’s OK. The regulator is the commonly found cheap import...

Still working on some small issues. The key or harness is only passing 11volts to the fuses. Making the regulator go nuts. What about your rig?

Hello all Just a quick bio. Owned my first 71 FJ 40 for five years. It sat a long time with a blown head gasket. Got it running and reliable but the body was more rust than metal. Traded up to another 71 FJ40 with little rust and lots of attitude on 33” tires. Cheers