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Old 08-12-2022, 08:51 PM
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i just replace the alternator on my 1989 gmc r3500 with a 454 tbi.the new one shows 13.5v at the battery no mater what you have on is that good or bad?
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Sounds like it will charge fine.
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Originally Posted by carfixer007
Sounds like it will charge fine.
ok thank you .i just read online it was supposed to be 14 something and was worried it was low
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13.5 is fine. That it remains 13.5 no matter what you turn on tells me that it has enough capacity and the regulator is working well.
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