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07-27-2021, 07:49 AM

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14.7 is way too high. I've never seen 14.7. Highest ever is 14.2, maybe 14.3 after startup, under load.

For a stock flooded lead acid battery this is correct.

AGM batteries have higher charging requirements, but most alternators don't know what battery you have installed and don't change voltage based on that.

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07-27-2021, 07:50 AM

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That is what I thought. Better order an alternator this week. The 12.8 immediately returns to 13.4 or greater as soon as I turn all the accessories off or rev the engine. I assumed it should sit above 13.2 with all that stuff on, even at idle.

Never hurts to have one on hand but that seems pretty normal to me.

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07-28-2021, 08:40 PM

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Ok guys....

Bosch 150 Amp new for $250 shipped or Bosch Remanufactured 150 Amp for $110 shipped? Are the Bosch reman junk? Valeo 120 amp new is $250 shipped too. Best option? Thanks for any input.

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