Oct 30, 2021 #1 Austin86250 Full Access Member Joined Oct 5, 2021 Posts 1,012 Reaction score 680 Location idaho I have a 86 f250 just replaced alternator and belts (1g) and the bolts are changing 14.02-14.09 is it normal for it to do that?
I have a 86 f250 just replaced alternator and belts (1g) and the bolts are changing 14.02-14.09 is it normal for it to do that?
Oct 30, 2021 #2 R Reggie f250 Full Access Member Joined Oct 18, 2018 Posts 141 Reaction score 110 Location Bartlett il That is perfectly normal.
Oct 30, 2021 #3 The_Josh_Bear Full Access Member Joined Jun 1, 2016 Posts 2,298 Reaction score 1,962 Location Western WA Reggie f250 said: That is perfectly normal. Click to expand... Yep, in fact charging voltage can be up to 14.6v Last edited: Oct 30, 2021
Reggie f250 said: That is perfectly normal. Click to expand... Yep, in fact charging voltage can be up to 14.6v
Oct 30, 2021 #4 gnathv Full Access Member Joined Oct 18, 2007 Posts 1,062 Reaction score 532 Location Athens, Al Glad you got it going
Oct 30, 2021 #5 F franklin2 Full Access Member Joined Feb 24, 2009 Posts 5,650 Reaction score 1,913 Location Va I am surprised. The old systems usually charge around 13.8-13.9v. The newer systems charge in the 14v range. Maybe you have a newer regulator?
I am surprised. The old systems usually charge around 13.8-13.9v. The newer systems charge in the 14v range. Maybe you have a newer regulator?
Oct 30, 2021 #6 Austin86250 Full Access Member Joined Oct 5, 2021 Posts 1,012 Reaction score 680 Location idaho Nope the voltage regulator is the one from the factory
Oct 30, 2021 #7 IDIBRONCO IDIBRONCO Joined Feb 5, 2010 Posts 14,976 Reaction score 14,078 Location edmond, ks I say don't question it any farther. Enjoy it and hope that it lasts for several more years.