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  • Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:55:11 -0800
    ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? > > Hi All, > > Here is a question I asked Optima Batteries (www.optimabatteries.com) > about their D750 deep...
  • Re: Interstate Batt--Deep Cycle Batt Found
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:26:44 -0700 (PDT)
    Derek Drew writes: > > By the way folks, after a great deal of research I determined that the Exide > combination trolling/starting deep cycle marine...
  • Question for Beckett about size 30 deep cycle batteries
    Historical mailing list - Kent Tunks
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 23:28:34 -0700
    Beckett, I can not find deep cycle batteries in a size 30 case anywhere.They DO have a size 31 that appears to be...
  • Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:28:14 -0700
    ...Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky? > My near new 100 AH flooded deep cycle battery (not AGM) ..... was recently discharged it to...
  • Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
    Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:09 -0700
    ...take existing larger deep cycle and move it to underneath the backseats. > > con: takes up precious space. wiring will include going under van and...
  • Spanish translation for deep cycle battery?
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:06:38 +0200
    Hi, Anyone know what is the spanish name for deep cycle battery? Having a friend with a Syncro camper in Peru, and they need...
  • Re:Deep cycle batteries
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Jul 1996 13:46:58 PST
    I have been mulling over what your battery sales man said about NOT using a deep cycle battery in your bus.The only reason...
  • Re: 2nd Battery Time Again...
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 10 May 2001 23:12:03 -0500
    ...I think that a deep cycle or the deep cycle / staring combo would work fine. I got the house battery at Sams Club, for...
  • Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
    Historical mailing list - Steve Young
    Mon, 8 Jan 2007 17:19:37 -0800
    Thanks to all for the advice on deep diving vanagons. Flow wasn't an issue, but nonetheless I resisted the urge to see if...
  • Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:38:03 -0500
    << My big deep cycle battery could use the occasional desulfation (who, after all, couldn't?). << I recommend a good quality bourbon- Knob Creek, say...
  • Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:10:26 -0700
    Hey all you in the know! I am wanting input on what battery to use for my deep cycle. I curious what options there...
  • Re: Dual Batteries
    Historical mailing list - James Cook
    Tue, 19 Apr 1994 11:51:30 -0700 (PDT)
    ...But the purpose of the deep cycle is to get more hours of usage that the starter type battery. Once you decide you want...
  • I can't give away my deep cycle gel batteries!
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 18:05:47 -0600
    ...I have two, perfectly fine, sealed gel deep-cycle batteries, and I can't get rid of them! I'm about 8 Westy-hours...
  • Re: Tool for fan temp switch removal?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:04:43 -0400
    If you have the air conditioning condensor installed, it's really tough to remove without a deep socket. I borrowed a deep socket from...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Battery
    Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
    Fri, 29 May 1998 08:44:27 -0400
    I had to replace my deep cycle battery shortly after buying my '95EVC this January. I assume that it sat around so long from...
  • Re: Auxiliary Battery
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 23:08:24 -0700
    ...you can have your pick, either deep cycle that only trolls, or deep cycles that is also a starting battery, I've been told...
  • Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:58:23 -0700
    ...Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky? > My near new 100 AH flooded deep cycle battery (not AGM) ..... was > recently discharged it to...
  • deep cycle replacement for the main battery
    Historical mailing list - Mark Bus
    Wed, 2 Jul 2003 12:54:28 -0700
    Has anyone found a deep cycle battery that will fit where the main battery goes under the passenger seat? This current battery is a...
  • Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 23:09:47 -0600
    ...Deep cycle batteries are a good investment but if they are coupled to a non deep cycle without the proper relays and safety devices...
  • Fwd: Canadian Thanksgiving at John Brown's Buses next weekend.
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
    Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:35:40 -0400
    ...The only thing better than a deep-fried turkey would be a deep-fried turducken. good eats, mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: d spence <dkspence...
  • Re: Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 20:03:14 -0600
    > I have found a fellow here in Sausalito (Arc Battery) who provides a = > deep cycle battery that is the exact size of the vanagon...
  • Re: ??? Vitamins Below Retail ???
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 03 Sep 96 06:31:48 CDT
    On Tue, 3 Sep 1996 01:56:33 -0500 Mary Zinini said: >For further information on vitamins and health supplements >at DEEP discounts below...
  • Won't go in ...
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:23:40 -0800
    Hi to all, I am trying to push the torque converter into place but the middle splined shaft won’t let me go deep...
  • Rusty Seams(86 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
    Fri, 22 Mar 1996 13:29:34 -0700 (MST)
    ...Before I do anything drastic I would like to know how deep the seems are. I have been imagining 3/4". But that seems...
  • WSJ vanagon mentioned
    Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:11:58 -0500
    ...Sorry, forgot to tell you the title of the article, "Chicago Claim Jumpers are likely to have their cars vandalized"**** Deep snow tends to...
  • Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 19:14:54 -0600
    ...So, I ask, is there any point in using a deep cycle battery >as my main source of juice? Am I throwing money away...
  • Re: Erosion between valves
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:31:26 -0500
    ...Very deep erosion around the spark area. Next to the valves. Between the valves, cutting under the valve seat. Only three cylinders had it...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:11:02 -0800
    ...It was a 3 or 4 stage smart charger which is much better > for deep cycle batteries than relying on the voltage regulator. My...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Battery
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 29 May 1998 08:21:51 -0400
    ...Using such a device will make your deep-cycle battery last 100 times longer (I'm not kidding). Cheers, MJS At 08:44 AM...
  • Second batteries
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 13 Apr 94 15:34:51 PDT
    ...I was > thinking about possibly running a deep-cycle as a a second, mostly for > camping (leaving the lights and radio on, etc).. > > Jamie...
  • Re: deep cycle batteries?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jul 1996 19:32:48 -0400
    ...The Deep Cycle battery will work fine except it will not fit properly under the seat. With some customizing, it can be done although...
  • Another @#$% deep cycle battery question!!
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 01:42:17 -0000
    ...1) Can you charge and discharge a deep cycle battery at the same time? Ex. Have a solar panel charging the battery while the...
  • wading depth (engine conversions...)
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 11:09:00 -0800
    I forgot another solution to increase deep water crossings: speed. If you can stay on the surface long enough you can cross very deep...
  • Re: Tool for fan temp switch removal?
    Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
    Sat, 5 Aug 2006 17:52:51 -0700
    ...I took the switch to Sears and 2 FLAPS and couldn't find anything deep enough. It seemed to be a 27mm (maybe 29...
  • Re: VW MicroBus Concept
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 20:58:47 -0600
    ...how deep that dash is?? didn't anybody pay attention to those "Dustbuster" vans that GM made, with their 4-foot deep dashes?? it...
  • old starting batteries as deep cycle?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Tue, 18 Aug 1998 14:38:50 +0000
    ...I figure I can't break anything, but I'm not sure how it would stack up against a real deep cycle in terms...
  • Re: hawker sbs j40
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:33:02 -0700
    ...Go to wallmart and get a group size 24 deep cycle battery for the price of two of those. Group size 24 deep cycles...
  • Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 15:29:45 -0600
    ...like hitting the wheels deep enough. if the water is flowing moderately fast, i'd avoid getting into it at all unless it was...
  • How deep can pits be in the head?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin McCaig
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 08:48:43 -0300
    Hi all; I am redoing a westy engine and want to know how deep the pits in the gasket mating area of the head...
  • (Fwd) Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
    Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
    Fri, 14 Mar 1997 16:12:33 +0200
    ...So the > greedy deep-cycle battery is hogging all the charge and not leaving any > for poor Mr. Group 41! It _may_ be that...
  • Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:05:26 -0600
    ...TD22-12 Tempest Deep Cycle AGM, Valve Regulated, > Maintenance Free, Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery_ > (http://www.batteryspec.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?action...
  • Re: [Q] 2nd battery again
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 May 1997 20:06:14 -0700
    >| I've read some of the posts how others are hooking up deep cycle >| batteries, but does anyone just use a 2nd normal cranking...
  • Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit?
    Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 12:40:17 -0500
    Subject: Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery.... hi all: i was at costco yesterday...they have this large size, marine and rv battery, their make...
  • Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cycle batteries
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:19:36 -0700
    ...which is what you would be doing with the more expensive deep cycle battery. That's the approach I've taken over the years...
  • Re: Which deep cycle aux. battery
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 12 May 1999 11:43:01 -0700
    ...Which deep cycle aux. battery > What deep cycle batteries will fit the standard Vanagon battery box? > > I have found none. All popular deep cycle...
  • Mystery Battery
    Historical mailing list - Arthur Anderson
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 17:24:36 -0400
    ...I've been puzzling through the electrical system with a very electrically minded friend, and we've come upon a deep cycle battery (quite...
  • Re: Sliding door lower track repair
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:33:18 -0800
    ...Yes ...if the grooveI is too deep it will affect the door alignment and you have to adjust the difference by raising the door...
  • Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:28:57 -0500
    Buy a real deep-cycle. My new recommendation for a decent single battery is the Trojan T-1275, 150-ah. This will give an...
  • Re: ignition key sticks
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 27 Sep 1996 10:10:36 +0200
    ...It wasn't made right and the key didn't slip deep enough into the cylinder. I modified the key at the leveller a...
  • Re: Interstate Batt--Deep Cycle Batt Found
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 15:48:36 -0400
    ...The sears deep cycle group 27s no longer fit as they have a different design with recessed terminals now. I challenge anyone else on...
  • Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit?
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:27:39 -0800
    Earlier I wrote in the Subject:"Deep Cell" instead of Deep Cycle battery. As you can tell I dont know jack about electronics. I...
  • Re: Google Custom search of Vanagon mail archives
    Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:26:10 -0700
    ...The "deep Web" is the great lode of databases, flight schedules, library catalogs, classified ads, patent filings, genetic research data and another 90-odd...
  • Re: Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:16:31 -0500
    ...Deep cycle battery Hey all you in the know! I am wanting input on what battery to use for my deep cycle. I curious...
  • Re: Optima deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Fri, 31 May 2002 12:37:20 -0700
    ...The current battery in my EVC needs > replenishment every so often from deep cycling it > which one would expect. What makes the Optima > different...
  • Fw: Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:57:35 -0400
    ...Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia I have a home made Westfalia, to which I 'd like to add a deep cycle battery...
  • Re: 81 maximum battery dimensions
    Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
    Thu, 2 May 96 7:38:53 PDT
    ...i am wanting to put in a deep-cycle for music listening, etc. while camping, and would like to put it in as soon...
  • Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:24:56 -0700
    ...At 07:39 PM 4/17/97 -0500, you wrote: >Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology) >52 amp hours >700...
  • Re: Erosion between valves
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:00:48 -0800
    ...it. �The heads had to be junked. �Deep, sharp pitting like, picking like erosion. �About 5mm deep. > > I don't have a sure idea...
  • aux. battery system for '81 Westy Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - patty and danny
    Sun, 4 Mar 2001 17:50:49 -0800
    ...I was wondering if after installing an isolator, I could install a deep cell battery for my aux. battery and still have a regular...
  • Re: Deep cycle
    Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
    Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:08:52 -0500
    ...I am down here at buses by the bridge and my deep cycle battery died under > the driver seat.. Interstate Batteries does not have...