[Public-List] A4 alternators

[mahseer at kos.net]

Gord
The only sure way is with a hydrometer after charging the batteries, this
of course presumes they are wet cells.  For sealed batteries I can only
think of a load test useing a resistance load device garages have.

john Boor
MAHSEER #380



> 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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