[AJD] darn electrical systems

[Eric LaCruze]

wjohnson wrote:
> I have found the alternator itself to cause this problem.  Easy to check.
>  Unplug the alternator when you shut of the engine.  Then disconnect toe
> positive bat cannection and touch the terminal to the bat post and see if
> you get a spark.  If not, reconnect the terminal and leave the alt
> disconnected overnite and see if you still have a hot bat next day.  A
> shorted dioed  will cause it but the alt will still put out 1/3 charge. 
> Enough to work in most situations.
> Merle

I'll cosign that, I've seen it more than once.

Eric