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mikehallbackhoe · 04-27-2012, 11:01 PM

I tried my crx with the 1300 engine without the alternator today. I installed an optima deep cycle battery, removed the alternator belt, and carried the stock battery and belt with me just in case. first thing I noticed was more power. I could climb hills in 4th, at 1500 rpm that I would have used 3rd at 2000 rpm before. I traveled 2 hours on mountain roads, but I noticed that when I pushed in the clutch, the rpm would stay at 3,000 rpm. when I got to work, I put the stock battery back in, and put the alternator belt back on. driving home, I had no trouble. what could be the problem?

04-27-2012, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikehallbackhoe mikehallbackhoe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weaverville, california Posts: 126 honda crx - '84 honda crx 1300 90 day: 55.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	alternator delete problem (CRX 1.3 engine idles too high while belt removed) I tried my crx with the 1300 engine without the alternator today. I installed an optima deep cycle battery, removed the alternator belt, and carried the stock battery and belt with me just in case. first thing I noticed was more power. I could climb hills in 4th, at 1500 rpm that I would have used 3rd at 2000 rpm before. I traveled 2 hours on mountain roads, but I noticed that when I pushed in the clutch, the rpm would stay at 3,000 rpm. when I got to work, I put the stock battery back in, and put the alternator belt back on. driving home, I had no trouble. what could be the problem?