Daryl,
13.7 Volts may not be bad. What were the conditions when you read that
voltage? A fully charged battery should be about 13.7 Volts. If the car
has been running for several minutes when the reading was taken, then 13.7
Volts is fine. If you just started the car, then no, 13.7 Volts is low.
Try turning the engine off and the headlights on for about 5 minutes. At
that time the battery voltage should be below 12 Volts, but if it isn't,
that is not a problem. Turn off the lights and start the car. The battery
voltage should be in the 14 Volt plus range, dropping to about 13.6 within
several minutes. If this happens, then all is well.
Peace,
Pat
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On Thu, 3 Jan 2002, Daryl Smith wrote:
> Is there an adjustment that can be made on the electronic regulators to
> increase the output voltage?
>
> When my car is running I measure 13.7 volts at the battery. I have been told
> it should measure 14.4 to 14.6 Volts. I can pull the cover off the regulator
> to get at the electronics & was wondering if there is a potentiometer in
> there that can be adjusted.
>
> Other than the low voltage it is charging, starting, and running fairly
> well. My radiator is in the shop being recored and if possible I would like
> to get the charge voltage up to snuff once the new rad is installed.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
> Daryl
> '66 1600
>
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