Voltmeter Question

mjmtrvlr

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I have a 1987 Bayliner with a 1990 Force 150 outboard. Recently I noticed when I first start the motor, my voltmeter would read between 13.5 to 14 volts, then within 30 seconds it would rise to 16+ volts. Could this be a ground problem?
 

pnwboat

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Re: Voltmeter Question

That's pretty much normal if you have a rectifier type charging set up, which according to the manuals, yours does. I used to see the same thing until I replaced the rectifier with a regulator/rectifier set up. Now my voltage never goes above 14.5 volts.
 
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