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charging question

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Guardian.:
ive just bought a new batery, so big its gotto go in the back, i suggest you also get a new battery, the first few cold mornings soon sort the men from the boys!, and kill of the weak.

suggs:
it is a new heavy duty battery, only had it for a month or so...

Muddy:
Landrover voltmeters arnt worth the dash space your much better off with a good multimeter, with a reasonable amount of revs you should be seeing 14.4 volts accross the terminals and about 12.5 when the engine is off.

Check and re check your earth straps as these can cause hi resistance giving the symptoms of a flat battery.

If you do buy a new battery i wouldnt waste my money on a gel foam spacecraft pintofmilkaday jobbie get down your nearest tractor place and buy a good sized battery that nearly fills the seatbox.

L90OOK:
If our alternator is on it's way out it is possible the diodes are shot meaning the battery is able to drain back through the alternator.  Try disconnecting next time you have used it & attach next time you want to use it.
The Alternator should be putting 14.4v into battery.

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