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  • Re: We try to go on trip and got hosed
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:28:55 +0000
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  • Re: Battery 82 Westy
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Thu, 28 Oct 1999 21:27:00 -0600
    ...The CCAs of Interstate batteries were tested to be right on. Bill V. "I'd Rather Be Hiking The '82 CA Westy [FreeBird] Greater...
  • Re: Roof Vent Fan Recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Koren
    Sun, 17 Aug 2003 10:09:43 -0700
    ...lachance" <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> ===== >hi! > >a nice lady, once on this list, had bought a solar roof vent fan which had >enough energy to...
  • Alloy Wheels ?
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Sat, 25 Jan 1997 14:06:28 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • Re: guinness record of 489 westies
    Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 19:22:00 -0400
    ...pierre ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Chase" <lchase@attglobal.net> To: <palachance@ccapcable.com> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 1:23 PM Subject: guinness record...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:25:45 -0600
    ...and discovered > that they had the basic "Everstart" with a 1 year full replacement warranty, > also by Johnson Controls, 780 Amp / 650 CCA for...
  • rear hatch 85--> 80
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Thu, 6 Feb 1997 17:24:56 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • Fw: losing power
    Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
    Sat, 30 Dec 2000 09:35:06 -0500
    ...lachance" <palachance@ccapcable.com> To: "moonwoodfreeze" <moonwoodfreeze@NETZERO.NET> Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 9:23 AM Subject: Re: losing power > > there are many...
  • Re: Battery
    Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
    Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:06:26 -0500
    ...Battery > Interstate batteries ROCK!! Get the Group 48 as it will fit and has > some extra CCA's. > > I know that most batteries are...
  • Re: Batteries and solar panels!
    Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
    Sat, 4 Jul 2015 21:12:41 -0500
    ...The Diesel version has 850 CCA, and will spin a 2.1 pretty good. You will need to drill a hole for the hose...
  • Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:23:52 -0600
    ...Be sure that your Battery is at least 850 cca (you could probably fit a 1000 cca battery in a diesel Vanagon battery tray...
  • synchro price thread prompts newbie ???
    Historical mailing list - Christine Castigliano
    Sat, 9 May 1998 17:40:40 -0800
    ...vcard] begin: vcard fn: Christine Castigliano n: Castigliano;Christine email;internet: ccastigliano@sprintmail.com x-mozilla-cpt: ;0 x-mozilla-html: FALSE version: 2...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery? As house battery, under Driver Seat?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Feb 2020 13:08:16 +0000
    ...PiAN Cj4+PiAtLS0tLU9yaWdpbmFsIE1lc3NhZ2UtLS0tLQ0KPj4+IEZyb206IFZhbmFnb24gTWFpbGlu ZyBMaXN0IDx2YW5hZ29uQGdlcnJ5LnZhbmFnb24uY29tPiBPbiBCZWhhbGYgT2YNCj4+IHR1cmJv dHJhbnNwb3J0ZXINCj4+PiBTZW50OiBTdW5kYXksIEZlYnJ1YXJ5IDIsIDIwMjAgMTA6NDQgUE0N Cj4+PiBUbzogdmFuYWdvbkBHRVJSWS5WQU5BR09OLkNPTQ0KPj4+IFN1YmplY3Q6IFJlOiBHcm91 cCAyNyBCYXR0ZXJ5Pw0KPj4+IA0KPj4+IE5vLiBHcm91cCA0MiwgNDggb3IgNTZSIGlmIHlvdSBk b27igJl0IG1pbmQgZmV3ZXIgQ0NBcw0KPj4+IA0KPj4+IFNlbnQgZnJvbSBteSB3YXkgY29vbCBp UGhvbmUuDQo+Pj4gDQo+Pj4+IE9uIEZlYiAyLCAyMDIwLCBhdCA1OjE1IFBNLCBOZWlsMiA8dmlk dWJsdUBnbWFpbC5jb20+IHdyb3RlOg0KPj4+PiANCj4...
  • Re: Interstate Batteries Researched & Purchased
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Nov 1995 14:14:59 -0500
    ...believe fits in the tray (needs confirmation) and puts out 800 CCA and has >120 mins reserve capacity. The Optima is a sort of...
  • Re: Battery
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:26:27 -0700
    ...Yes, the group 48 has a little more CCA, but in my '90 Westy at least, I had a problem with the hold-down...
  • Re: Battery for 87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Fri, 16 May 1997 10:59:06 -0400
    ...I called Sears & they say they have an Die Hard > "International" (800 cca/maintenance free) that would fit. Anything > true to it not fitting...
  • Re: Battery testing solution
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:34:38 -0400
    ...For our "house" batteries we >don't really care about CCA, we are concerned about capacity. I have >gently used various "inappropriate" batteries for...
  • wannasellabus '78 7pass.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Jun 1996 23:04:05 -0400
    ...new clutch, press plate, tranny and flywheel seals, new Champion 670 cca battery, all lights work (yes, even the reverse lights), good tires, original...
  • cv joint murder witnessed!!
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Tue, 18 Feb 1997 01:38:16 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • Re: smarties (nestl�)
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 19:59:34 -0400
    ...lachance" <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 6:30 PM Subject: Re: smarties (nestl�) > Damian > > > > >> 1. Smarties...
  • Re: Costco Group 47 - cheap aux battery option
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:38:51 +0000
    ...Batteries that have these > sorts of plates don't deliver much in the way of CCA but do have a > larger reserve capacity measured...
  • Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 7 Jul 2015 14:10:28 -1000
    ...I just get a '48' which is a stock diesel vanagon battery with usually about 600 CCA's .. they fit and work just fine...
  • Re: generator coleman 1850
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:57:38 -0500
    ...lachance" <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 11:15 AM Subject: generator coleman 1850 > hi all! > > especially...
  • Re: 75 amp Bosch Relay
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:28:15 -0800
    ...I have had this setup in my Blazer for >> > > over 2 years and run 2 900 CCA batt. and a 100 AMP alt. And...
  • More alternator battery questions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:13:51 -0800
    As I posted recently, I had my alternator rebuilt to 120 Amps and got a new battery (825 cca). The alternator was shot, and...
  • Input on Prestone jumpstart battery?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:49:51 -0500
    ...Target sells a Car and Driver brand also w/ the 400 cca#, but didn't give the amp hours. it was only $60. Found...
  • Battery FAQ ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 14 Apr 96 23:04:13 CDT
    ...Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) The most important consideration is the battery's CCA rating. CCAs are the discharge load measured in amps that a...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:27:34 -0500
    ...and discovered > that they had the basic "Everstart" with a 1 year full replacement > warranty, > also by Johnson Controls, 780 Amp / 650 CCA for...
  • generator coleman 1850
    Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 12:15:13 -0400
    ...lachance lac beauport, quebec palachance@ccapcable.com
  • Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
    ...Cold Cranking Amps > >The most important consideration is the battery's CCA rating. CCAs are >the discharge load measured in amps that a fully...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:49:27 -0500
    Jake, I just took measurements on both Wal-Mart batteries! (The lower cost 1-Year warranty $67) 780 Amp/650 CCA Group 41 is...
  • Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
    Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 13:15:20 -0500
    ...for 6 months!) The old battery has 660 CCA, and the Sears battery has 540 CCA, but turns the starter with no problems. Any...
  • Re: Batteries and solar panels!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 4 Jul 2015 23:10:02 -0500
    ...The Diesel version has 850 CCA, and will > spin a 2.1 pretty good. You will need to drill a hole for the hose...
  • Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:29:07 -0700
    ...48 series unit................ > > specs on the Odyssey PC1220 ( group 48 ) battery. > > CCA 680, 70 amp @ 20hr rate, 135 reserve capacity, 11.89x6.88x7.48price...
  • AC forsale 80 vgon
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Sat, 1 Mar 1997 10:35:00 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • Re: Westfalias FS Denver CO
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Wed, 22 Jan 1997 14:17:19 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • Re: question about Macs and VW relation
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:37:42 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • battery questions
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
    Wed, 31 Mar 2004 16:33:57 -0800
    ...it wouldn't be functioning fine (the '85 vanagon requires ~435 cca's right?) to start up the van. Any clues as to what...
  • Re: Interstate Batteries
    Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:50:35 -0600 (MDT)
    ...a couple of Interstates in the past and they > offer greater cca, serviceability, 60 mo warranty, and a pretty competitive > price. They're not...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:17:08 -0500
    ...and discovered > that they had the basic "Everstart" with a 1 year full replacement warranty, > also by Johnson Controls, 780 Amp / 650 CCA for...
  • Re: Looking to buy
    Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:07:11 -0800
    ...lachance [SMTP:palachance@ccapcable.com] > Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 11:03 AM > To: Standley, Craig; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Cc: Ron Bloomquist > Subject...
  • Re: octane!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 23:14:11 -0700
    ...lachance" <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 2:13 PM Subject: octane! > i do not know if...
  • autotrans (again)
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Tue, 4 Feb 1997 03:06:43 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • Re: octane!
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 16:59:57 -0700
    ...lachance <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 2:13 PM Subject: octane! > i do not know if...
  • Re: Suburban RV Heater;
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:43:07 -0800
    You can't directly tell from the CA and CCA ratings but that sounds like a battery that is about 100 AH. Knock 30...
  • Re: ancillary gagues
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 15:04:39 -0500
    ...it > *************************************************************************** > spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite > CCA St. Louis Regional representative I put my triple gauges in an on...
  • Re: battery sizes for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 8 May 2008 06:05:45 EDT
    ...It also has a bit better CCA and CA numbers than the 41 at the same megastore chain. An anomaly I have noticed is...
  • Re: Understanding Amp Hours
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:01:11 -0500
    ...Using Dave's example, and assuming that I had the same Sears Diehard 650 CCA battery, could I divide the amps (since we're...
  • Re: Propex heater or regulator
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:13:58 -0500
    ...Karl www.propexusa.com On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:30:31 -0800, Clint Carson <ccarson26@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >Danny, >Many regulators are somewhat...
  • Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jan 2000 18:25:34 EST
    In a message dated 1/13/00 6:12:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM writes: << the only " new " VW that I...
  • Re: Stolen Bus Alert -- Followup
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 09:52:40 -0500
    ...lachance <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 9:40 AM Subject: Re: Stolen Bus Alert -- Followup > HI...
  • New Alternator/Battery...Voltage Question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
    Thu, 23 Dec 2004 16:02:44 -0800
    I just put my newly rebuilt 120 amp alternator and new 875 CCA Energizer in my 1.6 83. I had the alternator rebuilt...
  • Re: Battery testing solution
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:52:07 -0500
    ...For our "house" batteries we >don't really care about CCA, we are concerned about capacity. I have >gently used various "inappropriate" batteries for...
  • Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
    Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 11:14:48 -0700
    ...lachance" <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> wrote: > Hi! all > Thule makes, what I always called, long legs and > long bars for the > poptop...I have been...
  • Re: Stolen Bus Alert -- Followup ( and else)
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 21:04:54 -0600
    ...Marshall Ruskin Winnipeg, Manitoba >In a message dated 11/16/00 2:00:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, >palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM writes: > ><< is this...
  • Re: My Battery Life 7+ Years
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 6 Jan 2008 23:05:11 -0500
    ...My old battery was a measly 650 CCA from Wal-Mart and was purchased in July of 2000. Rather surprising considering how many times...
  • Re: Group 27 Battery?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 3 Feb 2020 21:32:01 -0500
    ...Group 42, 48 or 56R if you don’t mind fewer CCAs >> >> Sent from my way cool iPhone. >> >>> On Feb 2, 2020, at 5...
  • Re: A Final Question about Oil...
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Thu, 4 Nov 1999 01:49:14 -0700
    ...Interstate's CCAs also helped! Interstate makes two batteries that fit the vanagon. A vented and non-vented series. I use the vented series...
  • 80 vgon autotrans update
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Sat, 1 Feb 1997 20:58:15 -0600 (CST)
    ...are looking for happiness, you will never find it *************************************************************************** spwhite@artsci.wustl.edu http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~spwhite CCA St. Louis Regional representative
  • Re: Looking to buy
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:46:23 -0700
    ...lachance" <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 12:02 PM Subject: Re: Looking to buy > did we...