[Public-List] A4 alternators

[Gordon Laco]

Thanks folks


On 7/26/09 10:27 PM, "Chris Martin" <notcmartin at yahoo.com> wrote:

> If you dont have a load tester, or cant borrow one, most auto parts stores
> will test batteries for free. As they can be a PITA to lug around, I'd check
> to borrow a tester before removing them. I bet a local marina has one too.
> 
> A volt meter will determine alternator output, but you really need to know if
> the batteries are good.
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 7:05:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] A4 alternators
> 
> John - do you know what indicators I should look for to determine if my
> batt's are shot?
> 
> Gord
> 
> 
> On 7/26/09 7:01 PM, "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
> 
>> That may be it... My batteries are quite old and got submerged in the spring
>> due to an improperly adjusted stuffing box.
>> 
>> Damn - did it admit that I did that?
>> 
>> G
>> 
>> 
>> On 7/26/09 6:35 PM, "mahseer at kos.net" <mahseer at kos.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Before doing anything have an alternator shop check out the unit, you may
>>> have poor batteries.
>>> 
>>> John Boor
>>> MAHSEER #380
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Hello shipmates,
>>>> 
>>>> I have come to the conclusion that my Atomic IV's alternator is dying
>>>> slowly.  It is still pumping juice back the to batteries but the flow is
>>>> now
>>>> only very slightly positive.  I think I had better formulate a plan before
>>>> it dies altogether on my some time...like on this year's Misery Trip.
>>>> 
>>>> I imagine my options are to either get my existing one rebuilt, or
>>>> purchase
>>>> a new one from Moyer.  Anybody got any advice?
>>>> 
>>>> Gord #426
>>>> 
>>>> PS Bruno and Elise aboard HERON were just here on their way by - we had a
>>>> great dinner with them and visited on each other's boats.  They are hoping
>>>> to join us at HIRC at Hope Island 14-16 Aug.
>>>> 
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