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Charging System

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Skip Frey
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Charging System

Post by Skip Frey » Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:56 pm

I have a 1957 17' runabout with the 131 hp. KFL engine. The electrical system has been changed to 12 volt.

Problem: When the boat is running (even with blower and lights off), the battery discharges at every level of rpms, never getting past the centerline and off well below. When I check the voltages on the generator they show at least 12 volt output, yet the battery is significantly discharged after more than an hour's runtime. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Skip Frey

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Re: Charging System

Post by drrot » Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:51 am

It should read 13+ volts when charging. I'd pull it off and have it checked.
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