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12-12-2006 #1
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Alt low charging
On my 1st gen camaro running an LT1 with street and performance engine kit ie alt ,a/c etc on tick over for years the charging has only been 11.5v on tickover then shoots to about 12.5 v running, as it was not on the road was not to fussed as would get new alt when back in the US , anyway after connecting another earth cable to the batterys which are in the boot it now shows 13-5v 14-1v ,so if anybody having probs with there charging on tick over check cables
what i have is earths from engine to frame,frame to batterys using mig earth cable.
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12-12-2006 #2
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VERY good advice, always ensure good grounds throughout the vehicle. Over do it to make sure sometimes. I run 2 body to frame, 2 engine to firewall, solid motor mounts and a 00 welding cable from the battery to enginge block. I am considering a few more.
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Oh forgot i run an earth direct from engine to battery as well.
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You can't go wrong with extra grounds ('earths' for you fellow Yankees).
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