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FS- For Sale 86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Anthony A. Luscre
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:31:04 -0400
...One side of engine's exhaust pipes and "Y" are rusted out Battery, although not very old, is completely and probably irreversible discharged. Power...
Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:38:28 -0400
...These stand for Suction and Discharge. The > suction is the low pressure side and the hose hooked to it will be the > low pressure...
Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 3 Jul 2013 17:52:56 -0500
---- Scott Ohana <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Trysaying you are an Honorable Discharge Veteran, if that's true. > Or you are on social security, if...
Re: Camping Battery
Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:38:21 -0700
...They don't take kindly to prolonged discharge. They like to get in quick and out quick, then go out for a drink. Long...
Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:39:24 -0800
...They said an Electro Static Charge buildup occurs somewhere in the air intake system (probably on the plastic) and eventually the lightening bolt discharge...
Re: solar charge controller
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:31:37 -0700
...battery is too low, saving it from damage due to over-discharge; this voltage is also programmable and load current compensated. I wanted the...
Re: '87 2.1L rad. fan hose nipples?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:29:02 -0800
...Also, >the >nastiest discharge in the entire cooling system was found in the overflow >bottle; there was boil-over sludge clogging the rad. cap...
Re: hella 2nd battery kit
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:33:30 -0400
...the connection between the two batteries, allowing the starting battery to discharge without your knowledge while you are camping. You will learn the hard...
Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:24:08 -0700
...But when I > > disconnect the bottle, I got a huge discharge of propane from the > > direction of the tank (not the bottle). Read in...
Re: Severe coolant leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:35:03 -0400
...Severe coolant leak Hello, I have a 1987 2.1L 4-speed, and last night, I experienced a sudden and severe discharge of coolant...
Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:42:43 -0400
...I am at the understanding that yellow is deep cycle designed to be discharged on a repeated basis, but I am wondering about the...
Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 2 Aug 2011 07:28:43 -0700
...over the 6 hour discharge rate. So >>> you do not have enough battery and this sustained load will damage it. >>> >>> Next problem is using...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:42:18 -0400
...He's looking for longer time between charges with less battery capacity than we had (200 AH, cycled to 80% discharge for lower weight...
Gauges and stuff
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jul 1995 23:32:02 -0700
...What can I say, I'v been too busy trying to get products to ship! I deep-discharged it a few times, and didn...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:42:09 -0700
...What's the manufacturer's recommended maximum discharge current? Appliances that heat stuff are extremely power-hungry. Use propane or some other fuel. -- Mike...
Re: Solar panel question
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:12:31 -0800
...battery charging algorithm * Expanded the to [sic] account for depth of discharge history (end quote) As well as a bunch of other nice but...
Re: Q: AC modification
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:50:56 EDT
...world. >Due to the large volume of air between the AC discharge and the front >of the >vehicle the coolness of the AC often...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:43:24 -0500
...is that it will shut off when the battery reaches 100% discharge (10.5 volts)." Something like this fine $20 item, perhaps? <http://www...
Re: Road Trip problems
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 3 Jun 2016 17:47:07 -0700
...During which time (worried about > battery discharge) I started and ran the bus a couple of times and turned > the A/C on and...
Auxiliary batteries revisited (and goodbye)
Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 09:29:08 -0700
...Fast recharging of deeply discharged auxiliary batteries plus an aging starter battery can put a heavy load on an alternator, especially a 65 amp...
Re: Leaky A/C in an '89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dave L
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:14:10 -0400
...You don't need to discharge the refrigerant. One of two things may be the problem if the flapper valves are OK. The hoses...
Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
Historical mailing list - James V
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 14:46:08 -0700
...at the understanding that yellow is deep cycle designed to be > discharged on a repeated basis, but I am wondering about the blue top...
Re: Seized Engine?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sat, 20 May 2006 21:25:40 -0700
...engine. > I thought since it had been sitting the battery was > discharged, so i rolled it back into its parking > spot,where it sat...
halogen wisdom please
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 15 Jan 97 22:41:14 EST
...catalog, they have a set of the new HID (high-intensity discharge) lights for sale. Sorry, no prices mentioned in the catalog, but check...
Re: Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
Historical mailing list - Jack
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:58:37 -0700
...I have no faith in it, and has probably been > totally discharged several times in it's short life. I replaced the > battery with...
Re: Solar collector
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:45:15 -0800
...But confused with the below. > "There are some loses in the inverter and as the battery discharges the > inverter will try to run all...
FYI: Battery Life
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:45:34 -0600
...thin plates for relatively fewer, thicker plates that better withstand deep discharges. To make up for their lack of electrical punch, such batteries are...
Re: Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:29:49 -0400
...I have no faith in it, and has probably been totally discharged several times in it's short life. I replaced the battery with...
Re: 1981 flooding issue
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Fri, 20 Feb 2004 09:36:07 -0700
...Gas is always > flowing past the > Cold Start Injector so if it's mechanically jambed in the > "open" position > it'll discharge gas irrespective...
Re: Bucking, missing & just plain cutting out
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 03:07:43 -0500
...ve also heard that a simple solution is sometimes achieved with a good ground wire to the AFM to discharge the static. Warren C.
Re: 87 Vanagon: 3rd choice for gauge
Historical mailing list
Wed, 05 Jun 1996 03:33:04 -0700
...So after a long weekend's discharge from using the coach appliances, an active battery will pull current like mad, whereas the tired one...
Re: A Current Question of humor
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:07:45 -0800
...A Current Question of humor >> >> RE: >> >>> So I reckon that if I find myself with a discharged starter battery >>> and a >>> charged house battery...
Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:18:40 -0700
...if I needed a jump, it seems like all I would need to do is connect the discharged engine battery to some other power...
Re: Power drain
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 22 Sep 2001 13:08:35 EDT
...battery rest for 24 hours (rest means don't charge or discharge) if rested voltage is blow 12.65 volts, then the battery (or...
[Fwd: How much pay for van? GLX version]
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 19:02:45 -0800
...This ultra-rare model is equipped with gold trim accents and logos, 17" eletro-statically discharge plated solid gold 3 star wheels, illuminated zircon...
Re: Aux battery solution??!!!
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 23:01:35 -0700
...CCA@0 degrees F - 215 CA@ 32 degrees F - 310 Res Capacity - 44 Minutes to discharge at 5 amps - 325; 8 amps - 190; 15...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Sep 2009 - Special issue (#2009-747)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:44:02 -0700
...up the charge rate, but on the flip side, for moderate discharge/recharge cycles, I'd suspect that the losses from the conversion process...
Re: Buying the ECU Chip- What version ECU to put it in!! -Works w-no rockers!
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:24:37 -0700
...Just > make sure precautions are taken to guard against ESD (electrostatic > discharge). I think he mentioned there may be some sort of foil shielding...
Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
...slaved screens front & folding from roof (no TV receiver) > -Xenon gas-discharge bulbs (real ones, not blue H4s) > > MECHANICAL > -Rear stubaxles (Weddle, Precision Alloy...
Re: How much pay for van? GLX version
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:01:48 -1000
...This ultra-rare model is equipped with gold > trim accents and logos, 17" eletro-statically discharge plated solid gold 3 > star wheels, illuminated zircon...
Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:01:33 -0800
...I do not understand > how the amperage output of the alternator is varied. > > It seems to me that a discharged battery would need lots...
Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:44:54 -0700
...A 200AH battery can be discharged at 20 amps for 8 to 10 hours. What is the capacity of a regular automotive battery? David...
Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:03:35 +0000
...Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> During charging or in use discharge there is no problem have two different >> size batteries connected together, especially...
Re: Laugh...its Friday
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Thu, 31 Oct 1996 22:37:47 -0800
...miles and just > before crossing the river, the bullet apparently > overheated, discharged and struck Poole in the right > testicle. The vehicle swerved sharply to...
Re: Cut you spark plugs
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:16:43 -0800
...Splitting the plugs, indexing the plugs, using ventilated point sets > checking resistance in spark plug wires, different valve settings, > magnetos, capacitor discharge ignition etc...
Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:20:32 -0500
...Many of these high-output alternators will put out tons of amps at higher rpms, but when you are idling they actually discharge your...
Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:12:03 -0800
...The center is soft, flexible plastic that is scored across and you can push the nozzle of an extinguisher right through to discharge the...
Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:14:34 -0500
...These are "smart" chargers which will charge the battery and then keep it on a small enough charge to make up for any discharge...
Re: ?? A/C maintenance prior to re-charge ??
Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
Tue, 11 Aug 1998 03:24:11 -0400
...Of course, you need to have your system discharged in a legal method. R134a is legal, cheap and is available OTC. Good luck -Tim...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:39:30 -0400
...tube connections, per GW explicit instructions; -haven't done the pump discharge to RH head connection hose or the RH head to vent line...
Re: Seized Engine?
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 21 May 2006 17:07:28 -0400
...engine. > I thought since it had been sitting the battery was > discharged, so i rolled it back into its parking > spot,where it sat...
Re: Metric to AWG wire size conversion chart
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 08:30:27 -0800
...a >misprint in the Bentley. > >Remember, should your auxillary battery become discharged, you might >pull as much as much as 60+ amps while recharging...
Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:22:51 -0400
...Many of these > high-output alternators will put out tons of amps at higher rpms, but when > you are idling they actually discharge your...
Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Sun, 2 May 2010 15:23:00 -0700
...Since it's really not a good idea to discharge a battery too much, you'll want some big batteries. And a way to...
Re: On the topic of Battery explosion/voltage reg Batt & Charging Discussion by SDF
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:05:58 -0700
...Letting any lead-acid battery sit discharged - does permanent damage to it. Battery charger , plug in 110 volt - type. You really need one to...
new series 48 Odyssey battery
Historical mailing list - Troy
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:02:17 -0800
...driver's seat, knowing that they are not designed for deep discharge and taking advantage of the warrantee. After only one year, my car...
Re: A Current Question of humor
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:58:34 -0800
...So I reckon that if I find myself with a discharged starter battery and a charged house battery and hope the start the engine...
Re: Q: AC modification
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:46:00 EDT
...world. > > Due to the large volume of air between the AC discharge and the front of the > vehicle the coolness of the AC often...
Re: 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:47:48 -0400
...I did overlook that. > > When the battery has been freshly discharged turning the starter, it's > going to be hungry for energy and will...
the '82 Diesel Westy Rolls again....
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Fri, 14 Feb 1997 11:57:13 -0500 (EST)
...to be sucked in, the pump sucks air big time, and discharges it into the crankcase!!! I was getting oil pushed out the oil...