Charging system

1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD
98,000 MILES
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WINDSORGUY
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I have put a new battery, altornator and voltage regulator when I test the voltage at the battery when the car is running I only have 11.5V. Any ideas?
Apr 28, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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CLEAN THE CONTACTS ON THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR REAL GOOD (WIRE BRUSH/ SANDPAPER), YOU MIGHT EVEN "TWEAK" THEM A LITTLE SO THAT THEY HAVE A "PRESSURE" AS THEY CONTACT THE OTHER SIDE..........CAN'T GO WRONG USING A LITTLE DIELECTRIC GREASE!

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Apr 28, 2013 at 9:52 PM