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Old 01-03-2005, 11:45 AM
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The alternator is internally regulated. The battery will tell the internal regulator what it needs. 16 seems pretty high. Is it a 12 volt alternator? Are you sure it's a 12 volt battery? (some are not) You might put a voltage meter on the battery to see what you are actually getting back there.
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