quick alternator charging question

[xkotyx]

is 16.5v too much for an alternator to be putting out??

ive always heard 13 to 14v is normal. never heard of more than that.

 

[kimcrwbr1]

http://www.therahttp://www.therange...tmngerstation.com/tech_library/alternator.htm read these all the way through

 

[xkotyx]

http://www.therahttp://www.therange...tmngerstation.com/tech_library/alternator.htm read these all the way through

the link is messed up

 

[kimcrwbr1]

oops try this http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/chargingsystem.htm

 

[xkotyx]

thank ya

 

[adsm08]

16v does sound high though.

 

[xkotyx]

16v does sound high though.

yeah thats what sparked me to ask. the battery isnt holding charge, and before i put it in that truck it was 100% fine. i can remove the ground terminal and the truck stays running. so im wondering if the high voltage killed my battery??

 

[adsm08]

It's more than possible. I've seen over-charging alternators shred good batteries before. I've also seen under-charged batteries burn up alternators. I'd just replace both in your case.

 

[xkotyx]

It's more than possible. I've seen over-charging alternators shred good batteries before. I've also seen under-charged batteries burn up alternators. I'd just replace both in your case.

that cost money

 

[kimcrwbr1]

Note never bisconnect the battery when the engine is running even a few seconts can destroy the alternator or regulator that is old school don`t do it. Use the procedure it the charging system to check for faults.

 

[mentalbreakdown00]

Overcharging is usually from a bad ground