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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

02-10-2016, 10:17

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Yanmar 3YM30 burned out alternator and starter motor

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Posted By boatbod

Re: Yanmar 3YM30 burned out alternator and starter motor

Usually those switches are "make before break" which would be ok. Damage usually only occurs if the battery gets disconnected while the alternator is running.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

01-10-2016, 09:38

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Yanmar 3YM30 burned out alternator and starter motor

Views: 4,208

Posted By boatbod

Re: Yanmar 3YM30 burned out alternator and starter motor

Possible I suppose, but depends on the alternator. If the excite power shuts off first, loss of battery connection wouldn't be such a big deal. Loss of battery with the alternator still being...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

01-10-2016, 05:02

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Yanmar 3YM30 burned out alternator and starter motor

Views: 4,208

Posted By boatbod

Re: Yanmar 3YM30 burned out alternator and starter motor

No, turning the key off with the engine running will not burn out the alternator. To do that you'd need to turn off the battery switch with the engine running.

Usual suspect for burned out...

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