Could be the type of regulator used. Does the battery light come on when the key is turned on. Or, The turn on speed of the alternator is to high. John Hervey www.specialtauto.com -----Original Message----- From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of dmc_5180 Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 10:19 AM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] 100 Amp Delco alternator does not charge at start up. Hey guys, A friend of mine has a problem with his alternator not charging when he starts the engine. He has to rev the engine too get the system to to show charge. Once he does this, the system will show normal charge 13.5- 14.0 volts at idle and will be fine after To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/