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Thanks. I found a good guide for testing alternators on Fluke's site 
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() The link is below. This is a good PDF to store on a boat computer or tablet, or to print out and keep with the manuals aboard. I did some of these tests tonight and further confirmed a bad diode in the alternator. It is putting out AC.
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- Engine kill switch blows Seatalk bus fuse?
- Sounds like you engine alternator is causing a spike through your system. The Seatalk is just "sensitive" to the spike.
- Maybe...
- The bottom line is that current
- I was thinking along those lines, but...
- I understand what you are saying but
- Makes sense to me. Spring launch and electrical corrosion go hand in hand.
- I gotta see a picture of it.. here's a try
- Makes sense to me. Spring launch and electrical corrosion go hand in hand.
- I understand what you are saying but
- It soundlike a transient -- not continuous isse, Steve
- I was thinking along those lines, but...
- How about a fuel shutoff cable? Works without any possible failure.
- the hour-meter rewire did the trick
- Kill switch saga continues. Any electrical wizards reading?
- If your ohm meter is accurate...
- I haven't read the whole thread but do you have a clamp on ammeter?
- Could this be a symptom of a bad ground connection to the battery?
- Found it!
- Good detective work...
- Thanks. I found a good guide for testing alternators on Fluke's site
- Thanks. I found a good guide for testing alternators on Fluke's site
- Good detective work...
- Found it!
- Could this be a symptom of a bad ground connection to the battery?