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Volt meter on dash is not working properly. Ignition off, hand points to about "3:00"; ignition on and running, hand moves clock-wise toward "6:00" and hits bottom of gauge. Vehicle is putting out just over 14 volts (checked with a meter) Can this be fixed easily (and cheaply)?

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If/How long will it crank over before it stops? Are you saying it will crank over, but very slow? Has it been sitting quite a while. Got good spark, and fuel?

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