I guess my point was, instead of running the risk of frying the coil, EI and the alternator, (3 expensive parts to replace) you could run it as if it was on the bench, just off the battery.
Remove alt belt, connect jumper from + coil to starter post. I bet it would continue to run with battery as low as 6 volts.
Your action is not indefensible. Sailing season is short, shorter for those that work 5 days a week. And you might be waiting a while for Jerry to send you his old alternator.
Maybe my logic is flawed. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Remove alt belt, connect jumper from + coil to starter post. I bet it would continue to run with battery as low as 6 volts.
Your action is not indefensible. Sailing season is short, shorter for those that work 5 days a week. And you might be waiting a while for Jerry to send you his old alternator.
Maybe my logic is flawed. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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