danz24 10+ year member Why so serious? 536 0 ON Feb 22, 2008 #1 At idle my battery is reading 12v and the HO I just got is charging only at 5 amps At 1.5-2K rpm tho it jumps to 14.4v+ and charges 150a. Is it normal for HO alternators to have such low charging and voltage at idle? Click to read more...
At idle my battery is reading 12v and the HO I just got is charging only at 5 amps At 1.5-2K rpm tho it jumps to 14.4v+ and charges 150a. Is it normal for HO alternators to have such low charging and voltage at idle? Click to read more...
P Paaco1981 10+ year member CarAudio.com Elite 866 0 Wilmington,NC Feb 22, 2008 #2 A lot of HO alts have a problem staying on at idle. Make sure your belt is good and tight and if necessary find an overdrive pulley for it.
A lot of HO alts have a problem staying on at idle. Make sure your belt is good and tight and if necessary find an overdrive pulley for it.