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Date:         Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:13:51 -0800
Reply-To:     Dave Chameides <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Chameides <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      More alternator battery questions
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As I posted recently, I had my alternator rebuilt to 120 Amps and got a new
battery (825 cca).  The alternator was shot, and the battery was fairly
tired as well.  Iım about to put a 17 amp heater in, so
I wanted the alternator to be able to deal with the extra load.  So Iım back
up and running, van starts fine, and the battery light stays on for a second
or two and then goes off.  When I have all my accessories on(radio, lights,
heater on high blower), my vdo reads 14+ when Iım driving but drops down
right around 12 when I idle.  Is this OK?  I donıt even have the heater in
yet and I feel like the system is overtaxed.  Am I missing something?


Dave


83 1.6 diesel
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