Date:         Sun, 30 Oct 1994 23:19:41 -0800 (PST)
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From:         James Cook <jcook@netcom.com>
Subject:      Re: dim lights when revved


On Sun, 30 Oct 1994, Rick Gordon wrote:

> Well, now I'm starting to have doubts about my auxiliary battery charging
> system, or least the capability of the alternator to deliver enough current
> to handle both simultaneously.


Have you considered the guage and length of wire you're using between the 
alternator and the aux. battery?  I found that when I installed my own 
aux, it was important to have a short, fat, super heavy guage to net 
enough current/amerage at the other end.

James Cook

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