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Posted: **27 Sep 2010 16:50**

My conversion is beginning to come alive and I have a simple question.

My volt gauge is right around the 3/4 mark during the brief times I have had the engine running.

What does it mean when the volt gauge is on the high side or on the low side? Is mine in about the right spot?

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Posted: **27 Sep 2010 17:08**

That sounds about right to me. Mine normally hovers around the 3/4 mark, the more electrics I have on it tends to dip. If under normal operating it is low this indicates either a battery or charging problem.

Pete
81 DHC (MOT and tax, nearly finished)
79 Spitfire (big hole found in floor)

Posted: **27 Sep 2010 18:20**

Volt meter position can vary depending on a variety of causes but that's about the right area. Put a voltmeter across the battery and you should get between 13.5 and 14.5 volts when the engine is running a more accurate reading than the voltmeter.

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