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• Re: Improving On Engine Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 13:01:20 -0400
  ...Improving On Engine Lubrication > A fellow I know asked the other day if I had ever heard of adding 2 cycle > engine oil into...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:33:24 -0400
  ...Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake Well, I think I got it. Battery voltage is now up to a level I think...
• 2x 150Ah battery install in T4 Westy, Was Deep cycle on sale
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:37:45 -0600
  ...If you want to see the choices go to http://www.canadiantire.ca/type "deep cycle" in the search field > > -- > > Martin Jagersand > > University of...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:19:24 -0700
  ...for full topping off of deep cycle battery) and charging off my 3-stage DC > DC deep cycle charger (insufficient amps for good bulk...
• Re: westy: where does the light over the cabinets terminate?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:54:51 -0400
  ...I've mounted a group 27 deep cycle in the rear seat and am working my wiring from "mid ship". Thanks Shawn -----Original Message...
• Re: Shore batteries
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 06:38:45 -0700
  I run a Trojan 130 Ah deep cycle battery. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 08/06/2012...
• Re: deep cycle batteries? [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 16:55:18 -0700 (PDT)
  So DHaynes57@aol.com says: > > If the people at Pet boys were real experts, they probably wouldn,t be > working ar Pep Boys. The...
• digijet idle stabilizer question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 02:21:35 -0600
  When my Van gets warm the idle wants to move up to 1200 and cycle +/- 200 rpm. I was wondering if anyone on the...
• Re: Fw: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 17:38:31 -0800
  On 11 Dec 2002, at 17:11, John Rodgers wrote: > Most acid electrolyte batteries "Fume" just an imperceptable bit, and > the result is an...
• Battery isolator question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:01:23 -0600
  ...Use a deep cycle battery (they won't fit under the seat without cutting metal). What should I use to isolate the batteries? A...
• Re: CAN YOU MACHINE WASH WESTY UPHOLSTERY?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:22:09 -0500
  ...Gentle cycle I believe and low heat in the dryer. Any scotchguard applied will have been lost in the wash. I'm not sure...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:06:29 -0400
  ...Is it easiest to just remove the >regular battery and replace it with a deep cycle and then put the regular >battery as your...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:30:04 -0800
  ...Poor man battery testing Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested differently than the normal tests used...
• Re: GDI
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:54:13 -0700
  ...Depending on power > required by the driver, fuel is injected in differing quantities at > varying times during the cycle for faster response and more...
• Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:56:04 +0200
  ...A deep cycle battery will survive this treatment longer than an ordinary starter battery, but not that much longer. Running an absorber fridge on...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:57:38 -0700
  RE: 'Fridge Duty Cycle IIRC there was also a thread here where someone had talked to tech support and been given instruction on how...
• Optima Battery Models
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 12:02:49 -0400
  Does anyone know what the difference between the Optima 750 "Deep Cycle" (yellow top) and the Optima 900 "Marine" (blue top) batteries is? The...
• Re: Optima Battery: where to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 12:59:22 -0700
  ...the > deep cycle version is the exact same as the yellowtop, > but it has wing nut terminal fasteners instead of the > typical studs. The...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 11:08:02 -0600
  ...battery last weekend >> ($170), & read the instructions, yellow top batteries are listed as deep >> cycle & starting batteries. If you want to use it for...
• Re: Okay, who jinxed my thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:13:21 -0500
  ...piece of cardboard over it? I guess the thermostat would simply cycle less. After nine winters in northern Maine, where temperatures were frequently -20...
• Re: What is your dream van? Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 15:39:14 -0400
  Start with the body of my 90 GL, take out the wasserboxer and put in a marine grade V6 2 Cycle Evinrude 240 engine...
• Re: High performance fuel rail system.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 06:45:12 -0800
  ...In other words if the digifant system were to run at 50 psi, instead of 36 psi, then the pluse cycle could be shortend...
• Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:37:31 -0700
  ...Good for 150 to 300 cycles. Wow! A good flooded forklift battery is designed and sold for 5 years at 5 cycles per week...
• Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 21:26:17 -0800
  ...The fuser elements typically cycle on & off during active printing but are especially hungry when you first turn it on when it is on...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:07:14 -0800
  ...The purpose of gathering the duty cycles > isn't > >> to > >> > provide target values for the microcontroller to strive for, but > rather > >> to > >> > get a...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:10:06 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Thanks very much Dennis. This is what I had hoped. Had found "double" relay images and...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:12:52 EST
  ...The duty cycle of rich-lean transition varies due to changes in RPMs and different engine load. Besides, a continuous input would cause the...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 16:42:19 -0700
  ...Maybe hooked up in parallel? However, my main concern is that it won't work well with only 2 deep cycle batteries. Also, this...
• Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 7 Mar 2018 12:54:48 -0500
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Everything is wrong with this new engine--opposed piston, combustion > ignition, two-cycle. But check out the video...
• Re: 88 Westy, Best Offer
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:06:38 -0400
  ...the snarling older men get pissy > > sometimes, ha kidding. > > > > Have a wonderful rest of your day > > > > Adam > > > > ORN: Cycled 2 hours, 3 miles tonight > > > > ^ ^ ^ > > ^ ^ > > >
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 12:54:49 -0500
  ...Works flawlessly. -Larry > How many , Have installed a (Deep Cycle) Optima as Aux > Battery in Westy's using the stock wiring under the drivers...
• Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:18:55 -0700
  --- jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote: > I have a aux battery (group size 27) deep cycle > installed with a relay > commonly used in RV...
• Re: New battery chemistries to watch for
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:24:07 -0700
  ...Regularly NiMH lasts around 500 cycles, but precise charge, discharge control, challow cycling and potentially better quality cells makes the Prius battery go many...
• Re: 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:16:27 -0500
  ...Pete O On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 5:28 PM Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > You can deplete an AGM deep-cycle...
• Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:09:27 -0400
  ...The computerized isolators that give the > starting battery and deep cycle the voltage they want to see is > the best > bet, but expensive and...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:32:53 -0400
  ...The main energy efficiency gain of AGM batteries comes from the finish part of a charge cycle. Flooded batteries need to be charged to...
• Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator - belay that
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 23:38:51 -0700
  ...The computerized isolators that give the >>> starting battery and deep cycle the voltage they want to see is the >>> best >>> bet, but expensive and...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:14:04 -0700
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? >.... and now see this "can" type diagram (though for starter) > http://www.hqew.net/files/Images...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Jul 94 09:45:11 CDT
  ...that fits right in with the two-year cycle of replacing all the fluids. but why does he say 'especially for the Vanagon'?? why...
• Electric VW Information Resource
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 16:32:00 -0500
  ...This may be of interest to camper owners with sulfated deep-cycle batteries. Usual disclaimers.... Dan Herbert 1995 EV - Winnebagooo
• 2nd Batt. dead
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 09:58:28 -0600
  ...My question involves the Optima 750U deep cycle battery I just installed per the FAQ instructions. It indicates green light hunky-dory when the...
• Re: Optima's and Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:08:22 -0500
  ...JFF >Has anyone run their fridge off of a optima deep cycle? If so, how long will >it run? Can you wire the optima...
• Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:01:06 -0700
  Well my adjustment cycle is ongoing now. I clearanced the valves as per Bob's method. Once the lifters were pumped up I zerod...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:59:31 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Yep, if triggered only when the engine is running then the draw of the solenoid coil...
• Re: Aux Battery 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 12:54:36 -0800
  ...Deep Cycle Marine batteries are designed to be drawn down low hundreds of times without harming them. The Optima sealed marine deep cycle seems...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:10:22 -0500
  ...I had several dealers chuckle out loud when I asked for a deep cycle with "those" deminsions. Marine deep cycles tend to be pretty...
• Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:21:34 -0500
  ...If I cycled the pump a few times - usually anywhere from 2 to 8 cycles, then I would hear a particular sound - sort of...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:46 -0800
  ...On 01/27/2012 06:42 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. > Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries-Typo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:08:22 -0400
  ...Deep Cycle Batteries Dennis: Thank you Sir! A good overview that really needs to be said more often. Most listers tackle projects with a...
• FW: [Syncro] Wiring And Amperage Tips For 2nd Battery & Winching
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:18:26 -0400
  ...I wanted to have an isolated battery to use for lights and such, so I installed a deep cycle under the rear seat. I...
• Re: Procedure for changing antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 13:24:12 -0400
  ...Used oil filters are thrown in the trash, not re-cycled >2. Used antifreeze - I talked to an auto parts place, they are told...
• Re: Biodiesel as a parts washer solvent report
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 15:24:35 -0700
  ...I just put the used stuff back into the biodiesel washer, and run it through the water wash cycles, and it is clean again...
• Re: Westy auxiliary battery (why not keep it going)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 13:32:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...Addition to thicker plates, a deep cycle battery should also have more clearance beneath the plates to allow a greater amount of lead sulfate...
• Re: Battery venting, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 01:06:04 -0500
  ...Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 84 Vanagon (for sale) 73 Super Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky-Blue Waters) Optima deep cycle battery.htm [application/octet...
• Re: Vanagon List Profiled In Washington Post Today
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:05:22 EDT
  ...between? Or do you count from the end of the shortest cycle. Gives me a headache this early in the morning. It would be...
• Re: Wanted: one of the VW solar panels
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 09:38:38 -0700
  http://www.4unique.com/battery/solar_chargers.htm#1.5%20maintainer http://www.4unique.com/battery/ap/cycle_saver.htm > I just purchased a...
• getting to heater cables and controls
  Historical mailing list - Ron Paitich
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:47:21 -0700
  ...The chassis has 300K on it, but is in very good condition; I expect the thousands of cycles of the controls have made the...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 23 May 2006 23:45:48 -0400
  ...interior temp? Seems like mine may be slow in getting the signal to restart the cooling cycle after the initial cooling has expired. Ian
• Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:38:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology) 52 amp hours 700 or 750 cranking amps Sealed -- no gases Can be charged...
• Re: O2 sensor transition time
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 9 May 2009 12:29:20 -0700
  ...That's 2 cycles per second in a 1.9L @ 3000 rpm. > > And 124 transitions in sixty seconds elapsed, 2.1l @3000 rpm. 140...