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Marine Battery problem

Marine Battery problem

Marine Battery problem

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I have replaced two 12 v marine starter batteries with two new 12 v marine starter batteries. They are connected in series to obtain 24 v to power a starter/alternator. They are used to start the #1 Generator and the Main Engine. The #1 generator started fine, but when starting the M/E the main negative terminal sparked and melted a part of the negative terminal. We needed the main engines so I connected the spare batteries which I had used prior to buying the new batteries. The main engines started up without problems. Once we anchored I switched over to the new batteries to test them. the main engine started without problems, I tested another time but with sparking results on the negative terminal causing it to maelt.

Any help would be appreciated.

RE: Marine Battery problem

Look for shorted and/or grounded windings in your starters.
Scrape your battery terminals clean before connecting the clamps. Make sure that the clamps fit securely on the battery posts.

Bill
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Jimmy Carter

RE: Marine Battery problem

It does sound like your starter is having an issue or the engine is having excess cranking needs. Is there a bolt you can get a wrench on to try turning the engine to see if is having a problem.  I've had this problem before.

Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com

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