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Electrical From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 4. nice 300H hardtop - wanted to buy From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:58:24 -0500 From: Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Electrical As uauall, Godo advise. He said he didn't have an ohm meter, so I didn't dwell on those tests. If you have more votage at the post then at the cable clamp (vise versa for ground cable), then there's a votage drop across the connection. Ray > From: Gary Nelson <gary@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 22:48:06 -0700 > To: Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxx>, gearhead.girl@xxxxxxxxxxx, > chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Electrical > > Matt > A very simple battery test is to remove positive cable and put a full > charge,( battery charger) then with your electrical tester read voltage. A > fully charged battery will read approximately 12.4 or more volts. Just > dealt with a battery problem a few days ago and after 8 hour charge only > had 11 volts. That meant on cell was dead as each cell has 1.5 volt storage > value. > As far as ground or connection testing an inexpensive electric meter with > an ohm selector makes for quick tests without guessing and taking things > apart. For example the battery problem I mentioned above the starter was > dragging and not able to start the car. The first thing I wanted to know if > I had a connection or ground problem. With the two leads and the meter set > for ohms, touch the two ends to each other. That reading will be the same > if you have a good connection at the point you are testing. For example I > touched one lead from the meter to the each battery cable end and the other > in the center of battery post. for a ground test touch one lead to center > negative post and the other any where to bare metal on engine. This will > confirm if you have a good ground through the engine, the negative battery > cable and to the battery post. With this method you can test all your > connections in minutes. > I hope I did not leave you confused. If you take a little time to learn ohm > testing you will find it to be an invaluable tool the rest of the days you > work on old cars. > > Gary, The Parts Doc > > > > At 11:59 AM 9/18/2002 -0500, Ray Jones wrote: >> Matt, for a quick check, measure the voltage as it is with nothing on, then >> have someone crank it, and watch the voltage readings. What you're doing is >> load testing the battery. If the meter drops to very low voltage, you have a >> battery thats low, OR a huge draw. The starter is the bigggest draw in the >> car, but shouldn't kill the battery. But if dragging ar suchlike, it will >> demand more current than the battery or cables can deliver. >> You can check voltage at the starter also before cranking and see what the >> voltage is and compare it to the battery reading. Now you've checked the >> cable resistance. >> Check the readings @ the post and then the cable end on each end of the >> cable. Now you've checked the connections. >> Last but not least, check @ the ground end of the cable. A poor connection >> there (at the block) will stop it all. >> Good luck, Ray Jones >> >>> From: "Jennifer Allyn" <gearhead.girl@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Reply-To: <gearhead.girl@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:21:17 -0700 >>> To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Subject: [Chrysler300] Electrical >>> >>> '62 413 motor straining to start! Does anyone know how I should test >>> for the weak battery sounds? >>> >>> I have a Sears meter that can check volts, dwell and RPM. Do I need a >>> mutimeter to properly test the battery and alternator? >>> >>> What procedure do I use to test the battery and alternator? >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Matt Allyn >>> >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> To send a message to this group, send an email to: >>> Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> >>> For list server instructions, go to >>> http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >>> Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> >>> >>> >>> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> To send a message to this group, send an email to: >> Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> For list server instructions, go to >> http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >> Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> >> >> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:52:11 -0700 From: "Warren R Anderson" <wranderson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Electrical >If you have more votage at the post then at the cable clamp (vise versa for >ground cable), then there's a votage drop across the connection. >Ray - - - - - - which is the most reliable way to check for bad connections or a cable/wire in bad condition. An ohmmeter passes a very low level voltage/current through a circuit and looks at the resultant voltage drop which comes up as ohms resistance. Testing in this manner will not produce meaningful results. The best way to evaluate a circuit is under load and look at impressed voltage and voltage drop (and in the starter circuit testing situation, the voltage drops across the individual items in the circuit on the pos and neg sides of the battery). Incremental allowable voltage drop is a case by case situation but the lower the better would be a good rule of thumb. Warren Anderson Sedona,AZ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 17:31:09 -0400 From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Electrical Posting this message on behalf of Jim - please answer him directly if any questions. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim McMullan" <macthehammer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > From: Jim > McMullan > > To: Jennifer Allyn > > Sent: 9/18/2002 7:19:15 PM > > Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Electrical > > > > > Save yourselves some time and money.Start with replacing the battery cables > whit the heaviest ones you can find.Or better yet make your own using welding > cable(yes the stuff they use on arc welders)I have sent this message so many > times I am thinking of going into manufacturing. Jim McMullan 300 F > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 22:14:55 -0400 From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: nice 300H hardtop - wanted to buy Hi to all, I have spoken to this gentleman. He is seriously looking for a #1 or #2 condition, extremely nice, 300H hardtop, and is willing to pay for it. He is specifically looking for a WHITE hardtop with A/C . Anyone have such a vehicle for sale, or know of one, please contact him DIRECTLY. jcg115@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Thanks John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph C. Gerardi" <jcg115@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: 62 300H Chrysler > Hello, > > I am looking to purchase a 62' Chrysler 300H hardtop in mint (1) > condition. > > any possible leads would be greatly appreciated.. > > Thank you, > > Joe Gerardi > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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