85wheelhorse 0 #1 Posted September 10 Hello, I have a question regarding my '85 416-8 K341. I recently had to replace the battery since the old one wasn't holding a charge anymore (it was a little over 7 years old). When I replaced the battery, I also replace the positive battery cable since it was badly corroded and cleaned the chassis ground from the negative cable. The other day I noticed my voltmeter reporting that the battery was being charged at 15 to 16 volts. I don't remember it ever charging at more that 14.5 volts before this. Has anyone here had a similar experience with this before? What do you all consider to be a normal charging voltage? This seems abnormally high to me. I look forward to seeing your responses. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #2 Posted September 10 Check the condition of the voltage regulator ground - the housing must be properly grounded . Oxidation at the mounting bolts is a common problem....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,104 #3 Posted September 10 Also check the voltage with a hand held meter to confirm the tractor gauge is accurate. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,224 #4 Posted September 10 Cleaning the battery connections and replacing a faulty cable were a good start. Bill and Mike have offered a couple of good suggestions. If the new battery has removable caps you may want to check the water level, could be a bit low. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #5 Posted September 10 5 th pictur down @85wheelhorsehttps://www.google.com/search?q=electrical+bolt+on+lugs&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=electrical+bolt+on+lugs&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCA often suggest this type of bolt on ground point / electrical connection , especially battery to frame / engine grounding , another poor engine ground point is the COOLING TINS , often rust based , personally like the lower engine corner / frame area clutch pedal area, 5th picture down , that battery ground cable assures clean mount spot / frame / engine , also like a DIELECTRIC spray to enhance bolt down . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,305 #6 Posted September 10 It is best to fully charge a new battery before putting it in service. Your previous readings were with an old and spent battery and your present readings are with an unknown. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,747 #7 Posted September 10 The guys have given a lot of good info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
85wheelhorse 0 #9 Posted September 12 Thanks for all your responses! I'll have a look and update if I find anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
