Hey all,

Just went out to move my 88 Formula. Started up and the red volt light came on and the gauge was down around 10 volts. I shut it off, grabbed my meter, started it again - same thing. I checked the voltage at the battery while it was running - 12.77 volts. Then the idle started to drop then settled at normal 900 - 1000 rpm's. When I went around to check the meter, the light was off and the gauge was up around 13 - 14 volts. Went back to the battery - 14.02 volts. I shut it off and started it a few more time - no problem. Do you think that the alternator is failing?

TIA

Pat

Possible the belt was just slipping when you first started it up.

Thanks Xanth - Could be - Did not hear any squeal though.... Will chek the belt when it's light out.

Mine often wouldn't squeal right away, it didn't start to squeal till it actually began to catch.