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Re: alfa-digest V8 #218



In a message dated 11/10/2001 4:21:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> The easiest and quickest way I have found to check a starter is to 
> hook up a GOOD set of jumper cables from a running car with a good battery. 
>  
> If your Spider starts, the starter is good.  If not, you either have a 
> battery or charging system problem.  Charging system should run form 13.5 
> to 
> 14.5 VDC with the engine running.  The battery should maintain 10 VDC while 
> 
> cranking. Which ever system doesn't is bad.

    I screwed up big time!  What I meant to say was:  The easiest and 
quickest way I have found to check a starter is to hook up a GOOD set of 
jumper cables from a running car with a good battery. If your Spider starts, 
the starter is good and you either have a battery or charging system problem. 
 If it doesn't start, you either are not getting power to the starter of the 
starter is bad.
       TheCharging system should run from 13.5 to 14.5 VDC with the engine 
running.  The battery should maintain 10 VDC while cranking.
       I hope this is clearer and I hope I haven't screwed too many people 
up.
Skip
67 Duetto
Norfolk, Va.

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