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BFL13
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2018

Alternator to House Battery Charging Test Results UPDATE

Update 18 Jan-- This is for my rig with its particular wiring (some changes to original done by me). Has the dreaded Ford 2G alternator. Testing on a pair of 6s starting at about 55% SOC and 12....
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BFL13
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2018
Mex, what accounts for the initial 37 amps I saw and the quick taper to 28?

Starting (chassis) battery voltage only got measured at 14.59v after the quick decline. Was starting battery voltage higher at first and I missed that? If so, I can set up a test on that but I will need an assistant ( such as DW in the driver's seat with me at the battery)

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