Re: A short

[Alan Lambert <lechefgerard@domain.elided>]

To the digest---see??? that's why FRED is the advisor, not I>


Fred--you are absolutely correct--so I'm forwarding this to the list as
a much easier way for a novice to do it--thanks.


--- Ferdinando Di Matteo <aroctek@domain.elided> wrote:

> Alan, the advice to use a VOM to track, (TRACE?) a circuit is not
> much 
> help to a novice.   I just happened to see your reply so I don't know
> who  is in trouble.   The heavy current draw might be from the
starter 
> circuit, possibly a stuck stater solenoid with jammed starter, the 
> alternator shorted diodes, the battery cable crossing over the cross 
> member to starter has worn through to ground, most likely!  THEN WITH
> A  LARGE BULB IN SERIES WITH THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CLAMP, if it no  >
longer lights, the circuit is clear.  To determine if the cable to the
> starter is grounded, disconnect it at both ends.  Have the guy
inspect > that  cable very carefully along its full length.  Fred
> 



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Alan Lambert
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