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Originally Posted by Bush Pilot
OK. Thank you. I'll give it a try. That said when you say "primary" do you mean the high current cables from the battery (+) terminal to the alternator and starter? If so, any thoughts on what voltage drop is acceptable? I suppose another method would be to measure the resistance of the cable and compare that resistance to what an analysis would yield for how much resistance should be there based upon the cable gauge, type (stranded/solid) and length.
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"Primary cables" = both battery cables.
Acceptable voltage drop.= It should be very little... a few mili amps.
Go to Utube and look up voltage drop tests.
You will see how to do the tests properly and what to expect for voltage drop.
Edit: I said mili amps I ment to say mili volts.