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1964 75 hp charging voltage

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evinrude_boater

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"I had my DC generator rebuilt

"I had my DC generator rebuilt and installed a new regulator. The rebuilder set it up so that it was just "plug & play". Well it's charging alright but I think a bit too much. My gauge indicates about 16 volts at WOT. That's in the red zone on the gauge. The manual indicates it should charge at 14.5-15.2 volts. I checked the voltage of my battery with a digital multi meter and it's close to 13 volts, just what the boat gauge indicates at a standstill. I don't have an ammeter hooked up. I have one, but I'm unsure how to connect it.
Is there a way for me to reduce the charge voltage or is it OK?"
 
"if it,is a sealed regulater,u

"if it,is a sealed regulater,u cant do anything,,if u can remove cvr,u can adj points,it has been at least 25 yrs,since i had to do that,but i think,u would backa screw--OUT..on the points."
 
"Yes, the cover comes off and

"Yes, the cover comes off and there are two sets of points that look adjustable as shown below in the photo of the old one. ARM on the left, FLD in the middle and BAT on the right. The generator shop set it up for 10 amps, that's all they indicated.
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