<VV> Update of Battery Problem...to the Mrs.!

[Ron]

OR, replace the diode pack in the alternator.  We're not all rich!
RonH

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Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Update of Battery Problem...to the Mrs.!


> In a message dated 6/8/2005 11:43:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> bjornyesterday at yahoo.com writes:
>
>> When the engine is running the meter shows about 14.5 volts at the
>> battery.  That indicates that the charging function of the alternator
>> and voltage regulator is working OK.  Is it possible for it to work
>> while the engine is running... and be broken somehow to allow the
>> battery to drain when the engine is off?
>>
>> By the way... My wife has been promoted to Master Mechanic... I have
>> retained my position as GFU.
>>
>> With kindest regards,
>> Andy Anderson
>>
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> Dear Master Mech.   due to the inabilty of your "helper / GFU" to decipher
> the suggestion offered in e-mail format....we will only  confer with you 
> in
> future correspondence!
>
> An Alternator with a "shorted diode" [ 1 or more ]  will still charge. 
> The
> total output is reduced as MORE diodes short.  When the engine is not
> running...the diode[s] whose fuction is to allow current only in one 
> direction,  allows
> a drain on the battery...
>
> Replace the alternator.
>
> with kindest regards for YOU  ggggggg
>
> Mr. DeckRug
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