Hi all,
My battery was not charged all winter, but started the engine just fine. I added distilled water to the battery and launched the boat. In last couple weeks engine has run about 3 hours. She is outputting 14.1-4 volts when running. Engine says 15 to 30 amps. But it always shows that amount when running. I would think the charge would be nearly complete by now.
I can take it into the company that rebuilt the old Motorola alternator last year, but that takes at least half a day. They can test it.
I don't want to overcharge the battery (660 cranking amps), but all seems to be running OK.
I wonder if the charging rate will slow soon or am I courting disaster.
Any clues would be helpful.
Thanks!
Hal
My battery was not charged all winter, but started the engine just fine. I added distilled water to the battery and launched the boat. In last couple weeks engine has run about 3 hours. She is outputting 14.1-4 volts when running. Engine says 15 to 30 amps. But it always shows that amount when running. I would think the charge would be nearly complete by now.
I can take it into the company that rebuilt the old Motorola alternator last year, but that takes at least half a day. They can test it.
I don't want to overcharge the battery (660 cranking amps), but all seems to be running OK.
I wonder if the charging rate will slow soon or am I courting disaster.
Any clues would be helpful.
Thanks!
Hal
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