Generator Output Voltage

[blarneyman]

I recently bought a 1970 Ghia that had some electrical issues. I replaced the voltage regulator (with a used one) and the generator (used as well). There was a short in the wiring for the tach (disconnected right now).

Question:
What should the output voltage be on the generator at an idle? With all the lights on, it's about 13.5v at idle or reving the engine. If I turn off the lights it goes up to around 14.5v at idle and over 15v reving. This seems to be high to me but I've never measured it before.

[jason_hamilton]

The mean (average) regulating voltage for most 12V VW generators is 14V at 2000 rpm, with a cut-in speed of 1450 rpm.

I should have mentioned this when I gave you the generator, but everything you ever wanted to know (and more) on testing and servicing it is on my website:
http://www.type-14.com/Fiche/1-2%20-%20Generator.pdf

[blarneyman]

thanks Jason, that will be very helpful