alternator

gomer pyle · Jul 6, 2010

got a chevy one wire, started it up today and noticed it is putting out 16+ volts. i know that it will fry a battery that high.
checked all wiring and everything is as its supposed to be
is the alternator fried?

CSCFab · Jul 6, 2010

Regulator is probably bad.

gomer pyle · Jul 6, 2010

i am a ford man, so can you change out the reg. on a chevy alternator or are you as well off to get another alternator?

Billcow · Jul 6, 2010

it's just trying to add some more power to that weak ass ford motor you got molaugh

CHASMAN9 · Jul 7, 2010

Take it to B'ham Starter and Alternator and let Bill check it out for ya.

BamaTJ · Jul 7, 2010

CHASMAN9 said:
Take it to B'ham Starter and Alternator and let Bill check it out for ya.

He lives in TN....

gomer pyle · Jul 13, 2010

went and got a new one and same thing, putting out right at 17 volts. any ideas?
has anyone ever heard of a voltage gauge going bad? i haven't put a meter on it yet, but that option just popped up

badreligion_13 · Jul 13, 2010

gomer pyle said:
went and got a new one and same thing, putting out right at 17 volts. any ideas?
has anyone ever heard of a voltage gauge going bad? i haven't put a meter on it yet, but that option just popped up

volt meter would be a great idea. Give it a shot.