Just about every trip something new. LOL... Well at least it keeps me busy.
Riddle me this: 2 volt drop when I operate my Bob's jack plate in the water. Less than a one volt drop when operated dry.
Just about every trip something new. LOL... Well at least it keeps me busy.
Riddle me this: 2 volt drop when I operate my Bob's jack plate in the water. Less than a one volt drop when operated dry.
When running or at rest or both
If on a charger at home that would reduce the drop some
Thank You Leon Pugh
Yeah I wish it was that simple Leon. It was not a on a charger.
How is the drop being measured?Originally Posted by tomloans
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
By the gauge on the console. Both were measured from the same gauge. It is odd. When in the water, it appears like it is shorting somewhere.
I’d test with a meter directly on the battery terminals to confirm you aren’t seeing an artifact of gauge wiring.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
+1. Or a connection that is not sufficient, whether terminal, lug, or something else.
I had my jackplate stop working after 16 years, everything measured good with a meter until power applied to raise or lower. Turned out to be the factory terminal end at the battery loosened over the years. I recrimped and everything OK.
+2... and really need DIRECT voltage readings at the battery.
One of the most common things I see is improper STACKING order of the lugs and terminals at the battery. Highest load (engine cables) must be FIRST, remaining loads "largest to smallest". Stainless locknut (or stainless nut) to secure it. Do not use wing-nuts.
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Thank you all. I will tighten as I have already cleaned with a wire brush all terminals and wire ends as well.
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