68Roadster
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I did some extensive searching thru previous posts but have not seen anything related to my current problem.
I replaced the battery today because of a bad cell. The car cranked right up after installation but I noticed that the ammeter follows the throttle movement.
Just idling, the ammeter reads about 20. If I tap the throttle, the needle jumps up to about 40.
I read about 13.5V across the battery while running, I read about 17.5V at the BAT terminal on the alternator while idling.
Do I have an alternator or voltage regulator problem? I have never seen the ammeter readings go up with the throttle.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Cee
I replaced the battery today because of a bad cell. The car cranked right up after installation but I noticed that the ammeter follows the throttle movement.
Just idling, the ammeter reads about 20. If I tap the throttle, the needle jumps up to about 40.
I read about 13.5V across the battery while running, I read about 17.5V at the BAT terminal on the alternator while idling.
Do I have an alternator or voltage regulator problem? I have never seen the ammeter readings go up with the throttle.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Cee