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1999 Ford Falcon Battery smoking

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD FALCON
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Ok so the car still starts up first go an runs fine however the battery started smoking for a good 20 minutes even more if I start the car while its smoking. Thinking regulator problem but have notice of an idea as to what to do? Please help need to get on the road asap
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Sunday, September 15th, 2013 AT 11:25 PM

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Tiny
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Alternator may be over charging, check the charge rate with a volt meter, check at the main alternator terminal and earth using 24V scale, max output should be around 14, 5 volts. It the charge rate is to high you will cook the battery.
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Monday, September 16th, 2013 AT 2:30 AM

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