Date:         Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:11:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
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From:         Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
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To really test it I would energize all the electrical consumers, lights,
fans, A/C, 1400W sud-woofers etc.. and THEN measure the voltage at the
alternator. I like to use it's case as ground. Should be > 13.6 volts.
Next move over to the battery posts. On our 85 I measured two volts loss!
With some extra wiring I got that figure under one half a volt.


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Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/

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