kingdong Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi all does anyone now what the output is of a disco tdi alternator idling ( engine fitted in a s11a ) mine is charging at about 14.30v is this to high or is it ok the alternator is 65 amps. graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch1 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Sounds ok to me, others may disagree. A 12v battery isn't 12v its 13.2 (2.2v a cell) and most alternators charge to 13.8 I think. The alternator on my dads MGB dose carge at 14.3 so probubly ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Older alternators charge to 13.8v, modern ones work to ~14.4v. Bang on then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 cheers guys for replies thought i mite after get a new alternator but now i don't graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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