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just broke out my 1995 mari star and the battery wasnt taking

 

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just broke out my 1995 mari star and the battery wasnt taking charge from the engine. is it as easy as replacing the battery or could there be something else. someone mentioned a belt involving the alternator?

 

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Make (of engine): Corvette
Model (of engine): LT1
Year: 1995
Horsepower: 350

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just charging the battery, looking deeper now

Submitted: 285 days and 23 hours ago.
Category: Boat
Value: $26
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Hi there,

Couple of quesitons back to you.

1. How old is the battery?

2. You mentioned alternator belt. There is a belt on the alternator correct? The alternator is phyisically spinning?

3. Do you have, and know how to use a basic digital voltmeter?

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Expert:  Oldnewenglandmarine replied 285 days and 20 hours ago.

I see that you read my reply, but do not see a response from you. Did you try to respond back to my quesitons?

 
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