Richard, thanks again for taking the time to measure the current.
I bought a battery switch (just ON/OFF) from a marine supplier. 200amp
continuous, 400 amp surge rating for 4 minutes. Installed the switch on the
floor under the passenger seat. Tied it to the ground side of the battery.
Had to borrow the wires from the external battery jump connector (yes, cut
them off the connector. The purist can cringe now). Seems to work fine. I
know it isn't a military switch, but the price was right and it was local.
One day when I make it to a mil salvage yard I'll replace my connector and
wires. Actually, I didn't see where I'd ever be using the connector anyway.
----- 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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