Rough Start This Morning

[Buzzinhalfdozen]

Your neighbors must love you

[gh0stman]

2 hours ago, Buzzinhalfdozen said:

Your neighbors must love you

I agree, they must be on a first name basis.

[Hawkez]

I checked the voltage this morning.  The first cycle, at both posts on the grid there was just over 9 VDC.  The FSM said there should be 12....hmmm.  With each post, as I held it there,. the voltage quickly dropped until the relay swapped.  The second cycle, the voltage started closer to 7 vdc.  Something isn't right.  I checked the batteries each time, and when the grids were cycling they were showing 11.55 VDC.  And just over 12 when the grids weren't on.  It is a little warmer today and it started up just fine.

[AH64ID]

Those voltages sound about normal for engine off and decent batteries. The grids have a huge amp draw which drops the voltage accordingly. You will never see 12V at the grids with the OEM batteries/alternator and the grids on. 

[TFaoro]

On ‎11‎/‎24‎/‎2015‎ ‎2‎:‎22‎:‎04‎, Buzzinhalfdozen said:

Your neighbors must love you

 

On ‎11‎/‎24‎/‎2015‎ ‎5‎:‎05‎:‎45‎, gh0stman said:

I agree, they must be on a first name basis.

I normally park in BFE, but I knew I wouldn't be leaving early so I parked close. I think they would hate the 3cyl idle every morning more than a little smoke.

[CSM]

1 hour ago, TFaoro said:

I normally park in BFE, but I knew I wouldn't be leaving early so I parked close. I think they would hate the 3cyl idle every morning more than a little smoke.

Very considerate. I am sure there are a few of my neighbors that dislike my truck in the early 4am departures... but I outrank all of them.   

I try to be nice though and not idle around at the house.