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Old 12-21-2011, 05:22 AM   #41
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when jeff called me i conferenced in the wizard richard. it was fun for the 3 of us to talk. i am glad it worked out well. i have made far goofier boo boos. it doesnt matter what it was as long as it got fixed.

i am looking forward to meeting jeff and pam when they come out to az to visit.

i need all of you to come visit and just fix one thing on my rig before you leave so i can get it all fixed up!

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Old 12-21-2011, 02:30 PM   #42
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Use a Volt Meter so that you can see what the voltage is at the starter, put the leads at the same terminals that the starter gets it power from (+) at the positive cable connection (like you stated with a loose nut on a terminal) and (-) at the negative cable connection. Now go back through the tests using the engine batteries and the merge function.
So many times it is simply a loose connection and mostly a loose ground (-). Not sure about your engine but my 6V92 requires 2000 cranking amps and that is why there are two 8D batteries.
Good luck, I know that it can be frustrating, just write down the findings while performing the tests with the volt meter and test the voltage at numerous points of the positive (+) and negative (-) cables one cable at a time.

I have been trouble shooting problems a long time and that is why I suggested starting from the beginning. I always start at one end then the other end, then cut the circuit in half and then half again. I will record the readings on a complicated circuit and have found this approach to work well for me.

Glad it worked out. Off to the Colorado River tomorrow!!
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Old 12-21-2011, 03:59 PM   #43
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i need all of you to come visit and just fix one thing on my rig before you leave so i can get it all fixed up!

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tom
We'll be stopping by on our way to Senator Wash, Tom, and will do our part! Should be there by the 5th, or 6th of Feb. at the latest.

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