Re: Battery/Ammeter 1947 Clipper 2106

Posted by Steve On 2017/3/28 15:21:04

It's my understanding (correct me if I am wrong) A battery can indicate, after charging, a fully charged state. BUT ....a carbon pile (load tester) needs to be used to remove the "surface charge" so a meter shows more accurately the charge of the battery and the recovery of the battery. If you don't have a load tester, prevent the engine from starting, attach a volt meter to the fully charged battery, crank the starter for 20/30 seconds I'm sure with the starter pulling 300amps out the state of the battery can more accurately be determined.
Two things needed for a good battery.
l. sufficient charge
2. The ability to operate the load of the car and recover rather quickly to repeat the demand. I hope this helps.
Steve