1999 Ford Falcon Battery smoking

1999 FORD FALCON
422,000 MILES
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Ok so the car still starts up first go an runs fine however the battery started smoking for a good 20 minutes even more if I start the car while its smoking. Thinking regulator problem but have notice of an idea as to what to do ? Please help need to get on the road asap
Sep 15, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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Alternator may be over charging, check the charge rate with a volt meter, check at the main alternator terminal and earth using 24V scale, max output should be around 14,5 volts. It the charge rate is to high you will cook the battery.
Sep 16, 2013 at 2:30 AM
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