[Public-List] A4 alternators

[Gordon Laco]

Thanks John - I was just starting to feel better....

:) Gord


On 7/27/09 8:35 AM, "John Birch" <Sunstone at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> While you are looking at variables, do a load test on your starter motor,
> particularly if it is old or original.
> 
> I have seen old worn out starters draw as much as 400 Amps - which is way
> above what they should draw.
> 
> That will cause mayhem to your batteries and charging system.
> 
> ATB
> 
> John
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] A4 alternators
> 
> 
>> Gord,
>> 
>> Best test for a battery is a load test: Full charge; rest a day; apply a
>> heavy load and see how many amp-hours it gives.
>> 
>> You might try a full charge from shore power and see if it works better
>> than when charged from the alternator.  If you use a non-marine charger,
>> disconnect both cables from the battery to save your zinc.  There might be
>> stray current between the negative and the ground.
>> 
>> For the alternator, you can probably get it rebuilt at an automotive
>> electric shop.  I did (many years ago).  They recognized it as a marine
>> alternator, but had no problem with it.  I think the only difference is
>> some screening for ignition protection.
>> 
>>  - George
>> 
>> Gordon Laco wrote:
>>> 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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