Rich, this is great stuff. Thank you very much!! Printing this out for
future reference.
Les
----- Original Message -----
From: richard burrell <miltrkr@concentric.net>
To: Les Newman <lnewman@tridium.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] M35 AMPs when starting?
> hi Les
> ok i ran the tests for you but first a little history of my truck i have
> owned it 1 year and all of the electrical is as it was when i got it
> even the batteries and i drive it on a regular basis
> ok here's the results of the tests:
> starter:
> starter draw, peak 384 amps (the moment you engage the drive)
> starter draw, cranking 291 amps
> these were the results of 4 tests there was a variance of 2 amps
> headlights:
> service head lights (low beams) with all markers, 16 amps
> service running lights all but headlights, 5 amps
> bonus:
> fuel pump running, 5 amps
> charging sys.. output first 30 to 45 secs.. after engine is
> running 38 to 39 amps
> after batts. charge 1 to 3 amps depends on what's running other
> than fuel pump
> well i hope this helps you if you have any other questions just write
> Rich
>
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