altanater good but not charging battery!!!

michaelpaul222

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First off..I don't no a lot about boats. I have a 1986 Larson, don't no the model..I feel in love with it, and got a great deal also. Had to do some restoring but it was worth it. I was told the engine is a OMC 350ci, it is a V8 I no for shur.I have had altornater tested checks out good checked voltage at single red hot from altr reads 13.5, but is killing battery, mabe some short between wires...IDN, just wondering if there mabe somin I'm missing???
 

Daviet

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Re: altanater good but not charging battery!!!

Have you had the battery tested to make sure it is ok? Any drains on the electrical system?
 
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