One possibility that I have not seen addressed in the subject thread
is the 'drainage' usually caused by the solid state controls in the
alternator.
I seem to remember reading about what is called 'phantom' current
which is pressent in all modern cars. They said that phantom currents
above 200 milliamperes was considered excessive. I measured my 73 TR6
at about 125 ma which I calculated would drain the battery in a few
months if not recharged or disconnected. I have installed a new radio
with clock and preset memories etc so the drain is up from that level.
In isolating a battery drainage problem one should not forget the
alternator control circuitry as a potential culprit. I don't have a
schematic but I think unplugging the unit would eliminate it from the
list.
Murry (uses a battery disconnect device) Mercier
PS Is any one going to 6-PACK Trials 97? If so look for the 'SOL' on
the green '73 and I'll buy you a 'Stout...
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