Posted by Ed S. (IL) on March 01, 2013 at 15:48:12 from (204.118.86.228):
I just installed my new battery in the 8N, and got a big spark when I connected the negative cable (after having connected the positive ground cable).
Hmmm, I thought. Something's turned on or drawing current. But after checking lights and ignition, everything was off, so it appears I have a short somewhere in the system that is probably what killed my first battery (rather than me hooking the float charger up backwards).
I see no obvious worn wire shorts, and before I start checking things with the ohmmeter, thought I'd see if anyone has suggestions on where to check first. Would a broken VR act this way?
The generator is charging - I can start it up and she shows a +10 charge rate, but as soon as I shut down, it drops to -10 to -20. I have to disconnect the cable, or it would flat the battery quickly...
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