HI Barry
Take the amp hour rating of the battery and divide it by the amp load for
minimal running then halve it for safety margin then call the tow truck!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 2:20 AM
Subject: Running on battery only
>
> My (GM) alternator gave up the ghost just as I turned into the parking lot
> this morning - way overcharging, pegged the 30 amp gauge at just over
idle,
> etc. Anyway it looks like I'll have to go home on battery juice only.
> This is a half hour trip, and even using no other electrical devices
> (lights, radio) the car running probably draws about 15-20 amps
(electronic
> fuel injection, pump injectors, etc.). Does it appear that I will be able
> to make it home with a decent (2 maybe 3 year old) group 42 battery? I
> have to start the car too remember, and there will be no charging before,
> during and after -
>
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
>
> 72 PI, V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (long term project)
>
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