Joined: Dec 09, 2013 Posts: 30 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:39 pm Post subject: Correct voltage range for a M38
I have got voltage measurement with a digital voltmeter from my M38. It ranges from 28.7 to 28.9 volts with engine at a idle. At 2500 RPM, the voltage ranges from 27.7 to 28.2 volts. Is there any reason to be concerned regarding voltage at idle and my voltage regulator really needs some cleaning/adjustment or should I relax about it?
In the case of cleaning/adjustment how should I proceed? _________________ Luiz Felipe Santos
1952 M38
1965 M606
As a general rule the 24 V military systems should have a stabilized regulated voltage reading between 27.5 and 28.5. Your system is performing satisfactorily. It is not uncommon to se 0.1 or 0.2 drops in output after acceleration of the engine.
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