Originally Posted by 1955firstseries
If I understand correctly, with a fully slow charged battery, adjust voltage regulator till my voltmeter reads 7.5 volts at about 2000 rpm?

That's right. Just be sure the battery is fully charged, as the charging system voltage goes up as the battery approaches full charge. If you adjust the voltage to 7.5 against a partially charged battery, it will end up at 8V+ once the battery gets up to the proper specific gravity.
Jerry

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