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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Charging volts

What are you guys 6.0's seeing for an idle charge and higher revs?

I'm seeing 12.6-12.7 at idle and 13.6-13.7 at higher rpms.

My V-10 did 13.6 idle and 14.4 at rpm

Is this a normal charge for a diesel?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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I've got a Scangauge II and that's right about what I'm readiing Buddy...
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Thanks!

I guess it's time to look for a better one. 12.6 isn't going to cut it with the stereo. Does anyone know if they are internally regulated?
 
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time for a better what - alternator or batteries? Isn't it about amps not volts?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bismic
time for a better what - alternator or batteries? Isn't it about amps not volts?

Well the amp output is pretty weak for what I'm looking for but then throw in that I can't get a full charge for the sound system makes it that much worse.
 
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