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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Volt meter reading

What would be the maximum voltage that a gauge would read in my 66 F250. Now its not all original. The PO dropped in a carbureted 460 and put in a whopper of an alternator (140 amp). I just installed brand new Classic Instrument gauges and the volt gauge is reading around 14 when idling. Is that normal? Or do I have an issue with my voltage regulator?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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14.6 is ideal.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Great to hear. I had visions of the battery exploding
 
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