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  • Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 15:18:22 +0000
    ...Nothing too big, but if it were a couple of inches deeper and taller, a useful storage box could be put between the frame...
  • Re: 83' won't start when hot
    Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
    Mon, 13 Oct 2003 07:00:58 -0400
    ...I will try a long socket, I do have some deep sockets but I don't know if they are deep enough. You don...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:09:56 -0500
    ...That's not so good. > > > > On maximum setting it's a deep freeze. Lehman's claim .7 lb/day > > typical consumption. > > > > Yrs, > > d > > -- David...
  • Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:51:33 -0800
    ...The fuel in YOUR rig comes from used deep fryers and chicken fat and not from commercial agricultural at all is probably what you...
  • Re: Muffler Source?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:09:30 -0600
    ...BZ-some things are better off left unsaid? > > ;-) > > Karl Wolz > > a deeper note but not really any louder. I put one on my Carat...
  • Re: getting seam rust repaired
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:38:46 -0400
    ...I'm deep into it body work lately: http://www.benplace.com/gerry2.htm Understand one thing, seam rust as no real answer unless...
  • Re: Degrees of Separation
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:39:26 CST
    ...M.S. - More of the same >Ph.D. - Piled Higher and Deeper > <when refering to computers, we normally say it stands for: > "Push here...
  • Re: Tire Life? + Good Westy Syncro Tire?
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 11:54:53 -0400
    ...They look to me > a bit warn (but what do I know); the treads are just over an eighth inch deep. > > When should I...
  • What years diesels?
    Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 22:07:35 -0600
    ...But the vanagon archives are down, and I just got a book on making biodiesel out of deep-fry oil. -- Harmon Seaver hseaver@harmon...
  • paint removal success!
    Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:32:34 EST
    Once again, my deep gratitude for the almost 20 responses to remove the unwanted grey paint from the Tug's moroon skin. I'll...
  • Stebro SS muffler
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:30:05 -0700
    ...the finely tuned German machine that it is! The tone is deep and mellow, and yet much quieter than stock. Think Porsche. I can...
  • Re: Aux. Battery/Non-Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:40:00 -0500
    ...I would not suggest using two different group batteries and I would not mix lead/acid and deep-cycle. I thought I would try...
  • Re: Second Battery Question
    Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 20:48:45 -0500
    ...Who sells a group 41 deep-cycle? -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www.cybershamanix.com
  • Re: Battery Mfg. Warranty Charging Voltage
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 12:49:37 -0600
    ...as long as you are not attempting to deep cycle the battery the warratee is good. jimt On Saturday, Oct 12, 2002, at 09...
  • Re: Optima Battery Discussion
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 22 Oct 2003 05:32:14 -0700
    ...Polak" <mrpolak@yahoo.com> wrote: > What Optima model are you using? I have the yellow top Optima deep-cycle mounted in place of the...
  • Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:07:07 -0700
    ...Battery life is directly related to how deep the battery is cycled each time. If a battery is discharged to 50% of capacity every...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:14:14 -0500
    What really kills a "starting" battery is not recharging it promptly after a deep discharge. And, if that same battery happens to "freeze" in...
  • Re: Optima d750-S vs. d750-U
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 01:14:48 -0400
    ...I don't believe that deep-cycle batteries are ever rated in those terms, as they are not built to deliver high cranking amps...
  • Re: snow tires
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:19:13 -0800
    ...Part of this is that tires that have really deep >>> grooves and stuff to go through deep snow then fail on icy roads or...
  • Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:26:13 -0400
    ...The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered > > > Stainless steel does rust eventually --- a case in point is the stainless >> steel coolant pipes...
  • Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:44:45 -0600
    ...After a while a deep bronze impenetrable > coating will become one with the pipe. The most fastidious Vanagon owner I know, > The Tube Guru...
  • Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
    Historical mailing list - Sean
    Mon, 9 May 2011 01:32:07 -0700
    ...i want to wire things up so the stereo and lights run off the deepcycle instead of the starting battery. can someone point me...
  • Re: Oil filter question
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Mon, 1 Nov 2010 10:46:01 -0700
    ...You need to look a little deeper: http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/german.html Jim
  • Re: Windshield Wiper in a cross-wind
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer
    Fri, 4 May 2001 10:16:43 -0500
    ...knee-deep in the hoopla ... _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
  • Re: Is Fast Forward still in business??
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:49:02 -0700
    ...I think he is knee-deep in an engine conversion. -Brent ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Shiels" <shiels.t.w@COGECO.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 08:40:21 -0600
    ...do some Battery requirement calculations. > > Assuming a OPTIMA D750 Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery > > Rated at 120 minutes of Reserve Capacity at a 25...
  • Re: Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 06:31:13 -0700
    Thanks, but what model # Sonnenschein fits under the driver's seat without modification?? Malcolm --- Mark Magee <markbmagee@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > I had never heard...
  • Re: Isotherm Fridge - was Norcold 0040
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:41:28 -0700
    ...YAHOO.COM> wrote: > The Isotherm CR65 fits (perfect width, a little deeper and with space left > on top) and has more volume than the...
  • Re: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:28:48 -0800
    ...Was arm deep in Moly etc. so speedy help from you guys most appreciated. Found 1st and 2nd. Will try all 4 now. Woohoo...
  • Re: Deep Water Driving
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:39:02 -0500
    ...I don't plan to drive in water *that* deep. >2) Many differentials, transmissions, and or transaxels have vents on top -if >water gets...
  • Re: '85 Westfalia - 2nd battery ?????
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Tue, 13 Jun 2000 22:06:33 -0500
    ...It is a deep-cycle battery. I guess it only powers the fluorescent interior light since I have no other accessories. Hmm... a small...
  • Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:23:01 -0500
    ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? i am ignerent when it comes to batteries (among other things electrical, and beyond). what is the...
  • Re: Snow handling of 412
    Historical mailing list - Ian X
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 07:02:55 -0800
    ...It is at least 2 feet deep, > and still snowing like > there is no tomorrow. The report said "5"-10" this > evening, with an...
  • Re: Optima Blue D31M
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:22:33 -0700
    ...Not only are Optima's colour-coded ontop but, the lower cases are also colour-coded... (Light-Grey=Deep-Cycle/Cranking and Dark-Grey...
  • Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:40:26 -0800
    " I don't see the risk of connecting a deeply-discharged aux battery to the engine battery as long as the alternator can provide...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:43:07 -0700
    ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? > > Way cool re: Alliance. Much less $ than a Trojan SCS150 > http://www.trojanbattery.com/Products/SCS15012V...
  • Re: Extra Storage Space
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Oct 1996 11:14:29 +0100
    ...underneath about >48=22 long, 14=22 wide and 4=22 deep. This is the same space used for the= >propane tank on the...
  • Re: Power Source: Westfalia as mobile office
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 11 Oct 2003 10:04:38 -0600
    Jennifer, if you put a deep cycle in the aux. battery compartment under the driver's seat, the vans running engine will recharge it...
  • Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 6 Dec 2015 18:52:29 -0500
    ...If you were to shorten > the deep socket by cutting some of it off, would it then be usable? I > don't think I...
  • Re: That stubby DIN size
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:23:14 -0500
    ...a slide out motorized screen and is about an inch too deep. > > Has anyone found a solution to the depth issue? Perhaps an adaptor...
  • 2nd Battery-What Kind?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    11 Nov 96 16:40:00 EST
    ...acids at most stores are 7 3/4"(h), and the deep-cycle types (best for lighting/camping) are 10"! Thanks. Scott Walker New...
  • Re: Aux. Battery w/o Relay
    Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:46:00 -0900
    ...A deep cycle, marine battery--whatever, charges at a slower rate ( or should ) to reap the benefits of being long drain battery--- This won...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Keefer
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 07:45:48 -0700
    ...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: At Least 22 VW Busses Stolen...fish
    Historical mailing list - alan barber
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 11:25:15 -0400
    ...Combine that with ridiculously high fuel costs and higher insurance for larger motors and you find a deeply ingrained desire for samll motors. The...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - H R
    Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:11:27 -0800
    You can read more about aux. batteries, isolators, relays in vanagons on my website: There are also a lot of road trips, testing the...
  • Re: Vacuum forming
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 1 Nov 2003 06:27:51 -0600
    ...inch thick, and can vacuum forms 24" > wide, 36 " long, 2 " deep. > > If anyone has any ideas of things to use or produce with...
  • Re: Alloy spare into an 83?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 31 Mar 2005 20:47:42 -0500
    ...Is the later spare tire tray deeper than my 83? If so, how do I get them off? thanks, john
  • Re: 2nd battery full-time?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:48:09 -0400
    ...shawnagan@sympatico.ca> wrote: > Hi, > > > > I just installed a heavy duty deep cycle battery under the rear bench. > > Is it ok to leave this...
  • Amp Draw on 12v RM182
    Historical mailing list - David Johnson
    Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:00:38 -0600
    ...is running on 12 volt power? I am considering adding a deep cycle battery to my '80 Westy, and I am wondering if it...
  • Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:11:13 -0400
    Hey Michael, good write-up on your solar setup. I wonder about the Norcold fridge, DC-0040. Last I checked these were being supplied...
  • Re: 120v generator set up
    Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
    Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:26:10 -0700
    ...amount of power that you need adding some deep cycle batteries (and you want deep cycles if you'll be drawing them down signifcantly...
  • Re: Heidelberg Radio Install Problem
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Thu, 12 Jun 2003 11:31:02 -0700
    ...I had in > there, only problem was the Sony was too deep and it > stuck out of the dash about 1/2 inch or...
  • Re: Optima Battery in 1980 AC Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 19 May 2004 06:57:32 EDT
    ...My measurements of the compartment indicate that its 12 1/2" L x 6 7/8" W x 7" Deep and the Optima web...
  • Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Sat, 3 Aug 2013 12:39:06 -0700
    ...A small charger may not be able to provide enough current to bring a deeply-discharged battery up to the optimum voltage. A discharged...
  • Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 17 May 2015 17:07:31 -0700
    ...The money pit deepens.... ;) Neil. On 5/17/15, Jon VO <jondvo@gmail.com> wrote: > Bigger brake kit means at least 15", most likely...
  • Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:45:21 -0400
    ...Is > there a reasonably priced deep cycle that will fit easily, or with minor > mods, under the drivers seat? I see this one > http...
  • Re: rear wheel bearing question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:59:22 -0700
    ...up .. > so the bottom of the housing is say, an inch deep in semi-liquid grease > and it naturally is getting to the ball...
  • 2 (Two count em') trip requests
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Sat, 6 Aug 94 20:19:17 PDT
    ...Start with tires with good deep tread on all four wheels and one good spare that is properly inflated. 2) Please....PLEASE oh PLEASE...
  • Re: westy auxillary battery
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Feb 95 13:20:24 PST
    ...I replaced it with a deep cycle battery, which lasted ~30% longer than the original car battery. Once upon a time I converted a...
  • Re: Cargo Floor Liner
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 26 Apr 1997 01:52:20 -0400 (EDT)
    ...solid in color- had masonite sidepanels- had a headliner only over the cab area- had a "deep dished" steering wheel typical of all V...