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Old 06-29-2009, 10:21 PM   #1
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what should voltage be WHILE CRANKING?

So if the battery shows 12v when truck is off, what should it be while cranking?
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:27 PM   #2
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Re: what should voltage be WHILE CRANKING?

I don't like seeing it drop below ten, but the reality of it is... it can go low, as long as it starts, and it has enough amps to roll over at a decent pace.
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:53 PM   #3
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Re: what should voltage be WHILE CRANKING?

10.5 is usually the limit and i personally wouldnt want it going much lower.
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Old 06-30-2009, 05:44 AM   #4
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Re: what should voltage be WHILE CRANKING?

Crank it for 15 seconds and voltage should not go below 9.6.
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Old 06-30-2009, 06:47 AM   #5
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Re: what should voltage be WHILE CRANKING?

If you have a TPI unit they say it needs to stay above 11 volts to crank. I know you have to cut the factory coil wire out and replace it with straight wire. The factory has a resistants built into it to drop the voltage.
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