Alternator Output
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Printed Date: May-19-2024 at 9:15pm
Topic: Alternator Output
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Subject: Alternator Output
Date Posted: April-01-2015 at 11:29pm
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I've got a 3 year old ARCO alternator (Model #60050) in my 1994 Ski Nautique with Pro Boss engine. The voltmeter shows 14-15V when the engine is running. I thought that the gauge might be bad (20 years old), so I put in a new voltmeter. Same. 14-15V wen engine is running. Is that too much? JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-02-2015 at 12:19am
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Rob, The 15 is on the high end but 14 would be normal especially if the battery needs charging. What kind of battery do you have? Hopefully it's NOT a deep cycle!. I do suggest you go and purchase a $18.00 VOM BEFORE and test first before just replacing a gauge thinking it's bad. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: April-02-2015 at 1:56am
Battery = Optima (non deep cycle) VOM Test First = You are correct. I should have purchased a tester...but I spent $35 on a new voltmeter, betting that the 20 year old gauge is bad. ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: MustangMadness
Date Posted: April-02-2015 at 9:53am
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14.5v is normal above idle, but I would recommend a load test on the battery especially if it is the original (1994). ------------- I like a 6' beam on a small lake... My Muscleboat 1975 Mustang 225 307RH |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: April-02-2015 at 10:36am
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The newer style Mando alternator usually outputs around 14.5 the older style Motorola always outputs around 13.5 ------------- |