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Proper volt meter readings?
Hey guys,
I am wanting to check the proper place for the volt gauge to read... I would think it should read just above the 1/2 way mark or so to show its charging... Thanks
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07-20-2006, 04:33 AM
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Should read about 13.5 volts assuming gauge is reading correctly. Perhaps somewhere in the 14's after starting the engine.
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Thanks much Lawrence...
& Outstanding collection of cars you have there, by the way! 
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Need to use a digital meter reading in tenths at the battery terminals. Who knows what corrosion is between the battery and the dash gauge or the alignment of the gauge.
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Thanks! Like SoCal said, you should check the voltage at the battery with a good voltmeter. Occasionally, my gauge is erratic but I don't worry about it anymore because I have checked the voltage at the battery and it is fine even though the gauge was not reading high enough.
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