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    ASK RAY

    Dec 27, 2021 4 minutes
    By Ray Bohacz

    SMART CHARGING UPDATE

    Q: I just finished reading the Ask Ray column in the November 2021 issue ( HMM #219). I encountered a problem similar to Wayne’s in the “Smart Charging” question. I have owned a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado with the 350 engine for about 15 years. About five years ago, I noticed the voltmeter was indicating less than the normal charging level. I watched it for several days and sometimes it showed it was normal, while other times it reverted to the less-than-normal level. However, I never had to replace the battery. I finally decided the factory alternator should be

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