[DeTomaso] Amp Meter Readings and a/c charging

[Charles McCall]

Is this true Mike? Right after starting my engine, even with a fully
charged battery the ammeter is well to the right, as the starter sucks a
lot of juice. I now have a battery tender so it is always fully charged,
but before, it would stay to the right for a while as a function of how
long it had been since I drove the car. If you shut the car off and have
fans running or something, the needle will go to the left. Perhaps his
ammeter is a little extra sensitive, but the operation sounds more or less
normla?


On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 8:18 AM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:

>
> In a message dated 7/18/13 19 48 47, steve at snclocks.com writes:
>
>
> > Amp meter - mine reads perhaps 35 at idle, and 70 or so when engine is
> > going
> > more than perhaps 1500 rpm.  With the engine off it is pegged at -75.  Is
> > this normal?  I checked battery voltage - at 2000 rpm, like 14.2, so
> > doesn't
> > appear to be over charging.
> >
>
> >>>There is definitely a problem.   I would certainly suggest fixing it
> before driving the car.   Smart people like JB or SOBill will be able to
> weigh
> in with specifics....
>
> Mike
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