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tcb-1 · 03-07-2008, 04:32 AM

my truck is still giving me starting issues. fuel system is fine now.

still running a points distributor so, what should my battery be registering, at no load, cold. I'm getting 12.2 but I'm thinking that not enough.

I know, I need someone to crank while I put a meter on the battery...... the battery gauge in the truck shows right in the middle during cranking, but that doesn't mean a lot.

Anyone have an idea what voltage a points set up needs to function. On my old Triumph bikes, that I went to electronic ignition, I had to have at least 14 volts registering on the battery, cold or it would not start.....

thanks, sorry for a stupid question

03-07-2008, 04:32 AM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	No load battery voltage.... my truck is still giving me starting issues. fuel system is fine now. still running a points distributor so, what should my battery be registering, at no load, cold. I'm getting 12.2 but I'm thinking that not enough. I know, I need someone to crank while I put a meter on the battery...... the battery gauge in the truck shows right in the middle during cranking, but that doesn't mean a lot. Anyone have an idea what voltage a points set up needs to function. On my old Triumph bikes, that I went to electronic ignition, I had to have at least 14 volts registering on the battery, cold or it would not start..... thanks, sorry for a stupid question __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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