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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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My generator(Alternator) delivers too much stream. Does the Alternator have a seperat regulator? Or is the loading regulator obstructed in the Alternator? It are delivered between 15.5 and 16.8 volts.Thats toooo Much. I think i must have a new Alternator ....Or is there a nother Chance?????
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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You need a new alternator.
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
You need a new alternator.
X2. I've never seen anything greater than high 13V (13.4 to 13.8). Time for a new one.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 03:50 AM
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Ok Thanks , than i will order a new one!!

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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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I think my new alternator put out 14.6v, but it's been a couple months since i checked it.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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I've seen a properly working alt put out 14, but 16 is too high
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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A properly functioning 4g Ford/Bosch alternator sould put out any where from 13.2-14.5 volts.
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