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On 03/14/2026 10:39 AM EDT Jerry Van Vlack via Wpta <wpta@autox.team=
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Tim,
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Start the engine, rev it a few times and then check the battery at the =
positive terminal. If you get 13 or more volt reading the alternator is wor=
king. Normal would be in the 14.3+ volt range. If that's your reading the a=
lternator is fine. Of course as you did; check all of the connections for c=
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Running the headlights is not a battery risk but it is a risk to the he=
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Trust you are enjoying KY, we are having a good time in NC. Especially =
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Best
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lt;wpta@autox.team.net><br><strong>Subject:</strong> [WPTA] Alternator c=
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I=E2=80=99ve always had a feeling that running the headlights on the TR=
6 was a risk to the battery and unfortunately that proved true on a run in =
Kentucky two weeks ago. The acceleration sputttered when past half throttle=
(fuel starved), the overdrive stopped working and the battery died in the =
end. That battery was only 4 years old but out of warranty so I swapped it =
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There was no charge above 12 volts when running, tested at the battery=
terminals. I finally inspected the alternator terminals and found the hot =
lead completely corroded and broken at the female connector. Discovered Low=
e=E2=80=99s doesn=E2=80=99t carry a spade female connector large enough for=
the 8-10 ha power lead but Autozone did. A relatively simple fix that I sh=
ould have inspected long ago!
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Hoping there=E2=80=99s nothing more to it but wanted thoughts about th=
e best way to get the alternator tested.
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