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Running on battery only

To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Running on battery only
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 18:20:22 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
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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