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Old 09-25-2012, 10:17 PM   #60
Napa Skip
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Default Re: Is There An Electrician In The House?

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg View Post
8.8 volts at the starter with a high idle and 4 amps showing on the meter, but only 6.2 volts at the battery. I can't see loosing 2.6 volts through battery cables.
12-volt (smaller wire gage) cables (believe 0-Gage is recommended for 6-volt systems) or corrosion inside cable terminals?
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