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Subject:Poor charging, hot start problem fix
From:kenneth d lewis
Date:Mon, 20 Jul 1998 18:40:41 EDT

FYI;
I fixed a bunch of problems for almost no money! My wife reported her 85
GL's motor was not turning over good when hot. Visions of bad starter or
alternator and battery danced through my head, triple digit price tags!
My checks revealed a fair charging 13.2 voltage at the battery but it
dropped to 12.2 with the A/C running.This was insufficient to keep the
battery charged, hence the trouble starting.
 To make a long story short I parralled the exsisting alternator to
starter cable with a beefier 8 gauge cable I made up (I remeber reading
on the list that this was a  weak link). The battery now was getting a
healthy 13.5 volts with the A/C on; A 10% voltage gain! With that extra
voltage I immediately noticed an improvement in the headlight output,the
motor spun just fine, A/C fan blew harder and I think the radio even
sounded better!Boy was I proud of my self<big grin>.
 If any body is interested I can make some cables for you.$10 should get
one to your house.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>

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