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Only 11.50 volts at the battery while running, should be at least 13.50 volts, alternator or voltage regulator? 200 1980

posted by  Smitty on  Mon Dec 9 14:25 CST 2002
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I think on a 23-year old car I would take the path of least resistance, and just put in a rebuilt alternator or a known good one from a boneyard. Could be the brushes, could be the regulator, but the bearings are ancient at this point and a rebuilt is under $100. But DO check the wiring harness, the battery and ground connections, and definitely charge the battery before you start up with a replacement alt.






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