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1986_Horizon
 Post subject: Battery Overheating ?
PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:07 pm 
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I have a 1986 19 ft. 4-Winns bowrider with v-6 and just recently put in a new battery (marine). On my last run, the boat just quit and would not turn over. I found the battery (+ side) terminal partially melted with the cables very hot. No problem noted on the voltage gauge (13v) and all other electronics appeared to be working well.
Could there be a problem with the battery internally shorting out?
Anyone out there that would be able to help, please respond. Thanks in advance.
Terry
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Txjole2
PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:04 pm 
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Has it always worked fine till the new battery? If so take the battery back. If its the first time u had a battery in it, what size wire? and have your alternator tested. (did I spell alternator correct?)

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230 Mike
PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:30 pm 
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I agree, it sounds like a defective connection inside the battery where the terminal attaches to the plates.

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1986_Horizon
PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:24 am 
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Thank to all who applied to this post. Replace battery, Looks good!
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