CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM—97
charging rate of four (4) amperes. As battery
approaches full charge check specific gravity
at hourly intervals. With no rise in specific
gravity for three successive readings battery
is charged to its peak capacity.
c. Fast Charging
Use only a 12-volt fast charger and adjust
charging rates to maximum of 25 to 30 am-
peres for 60 or 70 ampere hour batteries.
CAUTION
Battery temperature should not exceed 125 de-
grees F. during charge. If charger is not equip-
ped with thermostatic cut-off and battery has
not received sufficient charging, turn charger
off until battery has cooled to 100 degress F.
before starting high rate charge for continued
charging.
d. Boosting Charge for Stock Batteries
Stock batteries should be boosted when specific
gravity reaches 1,225 specific gravity corrected
to 80 degrees F., or when open-circuit voltage
drops to 2.05 volts per cell. Battery should be
fully-charged when installed.
WARNING
When batteries are being charged an explosive
gas mixture forms beneath cover of each cell.
Do not smoke near batteries on charge or which
have recently been charged. Do not break live
circuits at terminals of batteries on charge. A
spark will occur where the live circuit is brok-
en.
Keep all open flames away from battery.
STARTERS
The starter drive is engaged with flywheel
by a solenoid mounted on starter. The relay is
separated from solenoid and is mounted on left
front fender splash shield. There is no cover
band on starter and brush arms are riveted to
starter frame.
STARTER AND
IGNITION SWITCH
NEUTRAL SWITCH
NEGATIVE GROUND (POWERFLITE ONLY)
Fig.
3—Testing Starter Motor Circuit Resistance and Current Draw
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