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Charging System: Specifications

Charging System Specifications
Positive Voltage Above 12.4 V
Dark Current Below 0.05 A
Test Load one half of the rated Cold Cranking Amps
At 27 degrees C (80 degrees F).
Battery Voltage With Load
Approximate Battery Temperature Minimum Voltage (V)
27 degrees C (80 degrees F). 9.6
21 degrees C (70 degrees F). 9.6
16 degrees C (60 degrees F). 9.5
10 degrees C (50 degrees F). 9.4
4 degrees C (40 degrees F). 9.3
-1 degrees C (30 degrees F). 9.1
-7 degrees C (20 degrees F). 8.9
-12 degrees C (10 degrees F). 8.7
-18 degrees C (0 degrees F). 8.5
Slow Charging 2 hours at 20 A
Slow Charging for a full state of charge. 3-5 Amps over several hours.
Quick Charging 20 Minutes at 35 A
Generator
Regulator Type Voltage regulator, on housing
Drive Belt Tension
2.3L 3.0L 4.0L
Automatic Tensioner
Automatic Tensioner indicator must fall between 4 degrees and 25 degrees markings on belt tensioner
Automatic Tensioner
Automatic Tensioner indicator must fall between 4 degrees and 19 degrees markings on belt tensioner
Automatic Tensioner
Generator Terminal Voltage
Terminal Ignition ON (V) Idle (V)
B B+ 14.1-14.7
I Approximately 1 13.2-13.8
A B+ 14.1-14.7
S ----------------- 6.6-6.9
System Output Current 95 A or more at 2000 RPM