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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

07-06-2019, 07:14

Replies: 128

Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

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Posted By valhalla360

Re: Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

Wait a sec...you have a generator?

Just charge up the battery bank with it occasionally...being careful of exhaust fumes.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

05-06-2019, 08:41

Replies: 128

Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

Views: 15,240

Posted By valhalla360

Re: Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

If you aren't going to fix the alternator before heading out...the long answer may be worth while. Most small diesels can be hand started but not always easy. :flowers:

Used to have a 75hp...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

05-06-2019, 08:06

Replies: 128

Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

Views: 15,240

Posted By valhalla360

Re: Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

If you are at the point the battery can't turn the motor over...yeah, it could help.

But if the battery is strong, it's a coin flip which will use more as the decompression method is typically...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

05-06-2019, 07:10

Replies: 128

Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

Views: 15,240

Posted By valhalla360

Re: Cruising Without Alternator (Temporarily)

Unless there is a starting issue, it's unlikely this will save any significant amount. In fact if it starts in a second or two, it's likely going to eat up more amp-hr as the process is likely to...

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