Voltmeter Reading High? (1 Viewer)

[notagp_afj55]

I have a new Aternator and i think it says Transco on it, was on the motor
when i got it. I am sort of concerned as when the truck is running and
driving using no acessories the meter reads about 2/3's of the way
between 12 and 16. It is just below the little mark were the
white bar has a dash in it. Then when i have the lights on running at
night it is down to just above the 12 which is approx 13 volts and that
is what i am normally used to. Is there a chance that the alternator
is charging what i think is 14 volts and is that ok and am i just paranoid


-Jim

 

[jefferson-mo]

Sounds perfect to me.............I bought one from Autozone and it was charging over 16 and I started blowing bulbs out everywhere..........

ended up getting a Toyota one and all better now..................

 

[Elbert]

get a cheapo digital multimeter (sears / radio shack) and check the voltage at the battery while truck is running. You should be between 13 and 14 volts....
If you are much higher than 14 then I would say you have alternator problem.

Somewhere out there between 13 and 14, you're fine...

 

[Tinker]

The "12-volt" system is really 14. You're fine.

 

[Cruzerman]

I would say that you can safely run up to 15 volts. Typically though, Elbert is correct. You typically see between 13 and 14 volts (nominal 13.5 volts).

 

[Dynosoar]

I wish mine read that high. I think its time for me to replace mine!!!!
Leece Nevelle makes an honest 200 amp that looks real strong.

Dynosoar

 

[Cruzerman]

My Leece is internally regulated with a voltage adjustment screw on the top. Mine won't go past 14.8 volts, so I just leave it there.

 

[cruiser88]

wonderfull anything less and i start to worry

 

[Mace]

So let me get this straight,
You are concerned because your new alt is actually charging compared to your old one right???




You are good to go amigo.

The stock meters suck...