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Default OMC charging sys. question

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Ugh. typos. I'll correct.
: Hi,

: I have a 1982 OMC I/O (3.8 L V-6). I've noticed the battery voltage
: gauge reads about 16 volts (in the red) sometimes. I'm not sure if this
: is normal or if there's a problem with the internal voltage regulator
: in the alternator. Some charging systems go "open circuit" once the
: battery is charged and read high voltage. Is this the case with
: my situation or is there something wrong with the regulator?

: b.