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The alternator is putting out 14.8 - 15V across the battery.
1967 Dart with later model 318ci.
New optima battery.
New block-chassis strap.
Cleaned battery-block ground connection.
+ve wire from alternator not hot.
No -ve voltage drop battery -ve to alt case, bolt or mount.
No +ve voltage drop battery +ve to alt post, wire or nut.
What is next?
Is volt reg on the blink?
Is 14.8 -15V normal for this era of alt?
Can I drive it for a half an hour without killing something?
1967 Dart with later model 318ci.
New optima battery.
New block-chassis strap.
Cleaned battery-block ground connection.
+ve wire from alternator not hot.
No -ve voltage drop battery -ve to alt case, bolt or mount.
No +ve voltage drop battery +ve to alt post, wire or nut.
What is next?
Is volt reg on the blink?
Is 14.8 -15V normal for this era of alt?
Can I drive it for a half an hour without killing something?