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78SkiTique 
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Joined: April-29-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 70 |
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 Topic: Alternator question/advicePosted: October-21-2008 at 12:52pm |
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The alternator on my 78 Ski Tique only puts out 12.7 Volts on the alternator post at idle. It jumps up to over 14 at anything above an idle. I like just putting around the lake but with the lights and blower on the battery goes down. Question?? Should I try to have the alternator rebuilt or should I just buy a new one. It is and old one with external voltage regulator and Amp meter on the dash. Like I said it charges fine when not idling. Thanks for any advice.
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Brktracer
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Joined: December-20-2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 387 |
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Posted: October-21-2008 at 2:01pm |
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I would update to the newer model with internal regulator. I did on my boat as voltage regulator problems overheated it two times which melted solder and wires loose internally. I bought a new regulator and that one didn't work right either. The upgrade was well worth it!
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75 stang
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Joined: August-11-2008 Location: northwest ohio Status: Offline Points: 475 |
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Posted: October-21-2008 at 2:45pm |
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I upgraded to the solid state regulator years ago and never have had any issues since. From what i have read most alternators dont put out full voltage till over 1500 rpm.
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