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CLT - 10 Mar 2005 17:01 GMT

I have a diesel engine and it doesnt crank, it take 60 amps from the
batery but it still does nothing. Were should i first start to look?
Thanks.
Chris.

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Lorne - 10 Mar 2005 18:26 GMT

Starter maybe???

>I have a diesel engine and it doesnt crank, it take 60 amps from the
> batery but it still does nothing. Were should i first start to look?
> Thanks.
> Chris.

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Greg Surratt - 10 Mar 2005 21:03 GMT

>I have a diesel engine and it doesnt crank, it take 60 amps from the
>batery but it still does nothing. Were should i first start to look?
>Thanks.
>Chris.

If it's pulling 60 amps, hold the key in the start position and watch
for the smoke and you'll find your problem.

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Steve Lusardi - 10 Mar 2005 21:17 GMT

60 amps will do nothing. The starter will draw 500 + under load. Why do you
think you have 2, 750 amp batteries?
Steve

>I have a diesel engine and it doesnt crank, it take 60 amps from the
> batery but it still does nothing. Were should i first start to look?
> Thanks.
> Chris.

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nevermore2005@myway.com - 11 Mar 2005 03:52 GMT

60 AMPS? That might light your cigarettes, but not your starter.

Check your battery condition. Next, voltage drop test. Got a VOA meter?

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