1965 Pontiac Gto Check Regulator Providing Battery Proper Current

1965 PONTIAC GTO
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How do I check if the regulator is providing the battery with proper current?
Mar 16, 2013 at 4:54 AM
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check voltage at battery with engine running. it should be 14 to 14.5 volts.

if not, you need to bypass the regulator by providing 12 volts to the field wire. if it charges, the regulator is bad, if not replace the alternator and regulator

Roy
Mar 16, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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