Ideal voltage to lamps and such - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68jimmy · 01-02-2008, 02:16 PM

I have to what I believe is the original voltage regulator in my 68... I had about two years ago installed a new alternator (externally regulated). When I measure the voltage at the sockets for my lights I'm getting anywhere from 14.5 to 14.9 at idle and I'm sure a bit more when the rpm's are up. My question is, should I have a reading that high or do I need to replace my voltage regulator to bring it down a bit. I'm planning on converting most of my lamps to led and I'm running into some design issues... Any help appreciated!

Have a SAFE and happy New Year!

donovan

01-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Ideal voltage to lamps and such I have to what I believe is the original voltage regulator in my 68... I had about two years ago installed a new alternator (externally regulated). When I measure the voltage at the sockets for my lights I'm getting anywhere from 14.5 to 14.9 at idle and I'm sure a bit more when the rpm's are up. My question is, should I have a reading that high or do I need to replace my voltage regulator to bring it down a bit. I'm planning on converting most of my lamps to led and I'm running into some design issues... Any help appreciated! Have a SAFE and happy New Year! donovan __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne



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