I had a 1970 VW with a bad generator. I found that if I drove slower, I
could drive farther on just the battery. Of course, after a while, you have
no choice...you just slow down
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> From: Barry Schwartz[SMTP:bschwart@pacbell.net]
> Reply To: Barry Schwartz
> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 9:20 PM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Running on battery only
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> My (GM) alternator gave up the ghost just as I turned into the parking lot
> this morning - way overcharging, pegged the 30 amp gauge at just over
> idle,
> etc. Anyway it looks like I'll have to go home on battery juice only.
> This is a half hour trip, and even using no other electrical devices
> (lights, radio) the car running probably draws about 15-20 amps
> (electronic
> fuel injection, pump injectors, etc.). Does it appear that I will be able
> to make it home with a decent (2 maybe 3 year old) group 42 battery? I
> have to start the car too remember, and there will be no charging before,
> during and after -
>
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
>
> 72 PI, V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (long term project)
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