<VV> Update of Battery Problem...to the Mrs.!

[UltraMonzaWest at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/8/2005 11:43:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bjornyesterday at yahoo.com writes:

> When the engine is running the meter shows about 14.5 volts at the
> battery.  That indicates that the charging function of the alternator
> and voltage regulator is working OK.  Is it possible for it to work
> while the engine is running... and be broken somehow to allow the
> battery to drain when the engine is off?
> 
> By the way... My wife has been promoted to Master Mechanic... I have
> retained my position as GFU.
> 
> With kindest regards,
> Andy Anderson
> 
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Dear Master Mech.   due to the inabilty of your "helper / GFU" to decipher 
the suggestion offered in e-mail format....we will only  confer with you in 
future correspondence!

An Alternator with a "shorted diode" [ 1 or more ]  will still charge.  The 
total output is reduced as MORE diodes short.  When the engine is not 
running...the diode[s] whose fuction is to allow current only in one direction,  allows 
a drain on the battery...

Replace the alternator.

with kindest regards for YOU  ggggggg

Mr. DeckRug