Re: Off topic ford alternator question
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Originally Posted by koates
You could connect your S terminal straight to the B+ terminal on the alternator. What that will do is sense a slightly higher voltage than if it was on the ignition switch and therefore slightly lower the regulated voltage output of the alternator. I would leave it where it was on the ignition switch for the 14.4 volts alternator output. Your boat could do with all the voltage for good operation of extra lights, navigation equipment etc, etc.. You don't want flat batteries out on the water do you ? Regards, Kevin.
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Point well taken... I love how you Aussies and Brits use the term 'flat' for an uncharged battery. Here in the states we call them 'dead'. Flat is just better somehow. Oh, and thanks for the help. We are coming into spring, and crabbing and shrimping is just around the corner. It's hard to describe the look on the visiting grandkids faces when a crab pot or shrimp pot breaks the surface full of wiggling creatures from the sea! Now Grandpa (of seven) has his own boat for when they come to the island for a visit.
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