Re: [DML] "no start" is cured

[deloreanernst@xxxx]

In a message dated 7/14/00 12:45:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dmcjoe@xxxx 
writes:

<< The Ducellier alternator is rated at 80 amps
continuous, >>

Joe- (& List)
Took my D to Sears for the free replacement battery this afternoon. Hooking 
up the tester, Sears said they think the alternator is the problem, it isn't 
charging the battery. My mechanic told me yesterday, looking at HIS tester, 
that the BATTERY is the problem, therefore the alternator, which he said is 
fine, can't charge it fully. What gives? They both said the alternator 
seems to be putting out about 13 amps or a little less with the motor 
running. They differ over whether that is "just fine" or "poor."The usually 
gauge reads at about "8 o'clock" sometimes below the lower middle line. That 
looks low to me. Lower than before a/c season. :( I'm a daily driver but 
most of my driving is under 10 minutes. It's a small town. Sears is 
charging the battery overnight to see if it is really the problem. I'll be 
interested to see who wins this "finger pointing" contest!

-Wayne
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