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  • Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:42:43 -0400
    ...http://www.trojanbattery.com/Products/RecreationalVehicle.aspx And here is the engine starting or commercial page. http://www.trojanbattery.com/Products/commercial.aspx Dennis...
  • Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Wed, 29 Sep 2004 20:28:40 -0600
    ...Plus, your heater works a lot sooner. > An Oil Pan Heater "heats" the complete engine starting at the bottom. But this process takes hours...
  • Re: optima the one for starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:58:22 -0700
    ...Economy trickle chargers do not help. > > > > For large engine starting and occasional deep cycle use, try this. > > http://www.trojan-battery.com/Products/Commercial...
  • RE: Balls O' Fire (or Smoke curls to the left)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
    Fri, 24 May 1996 19:44:47 -0700
    ...dash untill the cable melted at both ends the other troubles (engine starting and not turning off, ect.) were caused by shorts caused by...
  • Re: optima the one for starting battery? Typo!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:30:57 -0400
    ...Economy trickle chargers do not help. > > For large engine starting and occasional deep cycle use, try this. > http://www.trojan-battery.com/Products/Commercial...
  • Re: Battery isolator
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 11 Dec 2001 23:15:09 -0500
    ...I guess this is to disable the relay during engine starting. Of course, it would be unlikey that you would have alternator output while...
  • Re: Nice Feature With Surepower 1315 Seperator
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:21:36 -0300
    ...Battery Separators they are a >relay controlled device that separates the engine/starting battery from the >auxiliary battery but in a more efficient manner...
  • Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 2 Jul 2001 18:25:22 -0500
    ...If you dont have preasure within 45 seconds of the engine starting------- shut it down! I know you're talking about a Diesel. Stan...
  • Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 1 Mar 2014 21:10:42 -0600
    This year I blew out the oil heater seal on Volksiebus - my 1988 Transporter - starting on a 10 degree day with 20W50Wt Kendall GT...
  • Poor mileage update
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 12:38:01 -0800
    ...I'll be going up and back in December (if I can sort out a problem I had up the with the engine starting...
  • A has-been no longer!
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 15 Jun 1997 20:37:38 -0700
    ...I like to be able to count on the vehicle battery for engine starting, regardless of the length of stay or use of coach...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:55:15 -0500
    ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem > > This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with > some weakness in the...
  • How to Select the Right Battery (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 Aug 97 22:32:12 CDT
    ...Optima has offered engine-starting batteries for several years and recently introduced deep-cycle versions. Rate Batteries by the Numbers Among engine-starting battiers...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 07:30:09 -0500
    ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem >> >> This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with >> some weakness in the...
  • Re: General Question On Battery Venting
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:17:56 -0400
    ...My motor home has 4 golf cart and two engine starting batteries in a compartment completely outside the living space. When the 100 amp...
  • Re: 2.1 heads
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:19:08 -0700
    ...Waterboxer fuel injection is quite crude compare to say .........what Subaru has with their 2.2 engine starting in 1990. Not to go talking...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 09:54:48 -0500
    ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem >> >> This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with >> some weakness in the...
  • Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:43:40 -0700
    ...No problems recently until the other day, couldn't downshift into 1st w/o turning off engine & starting w/ clutch fully depressed. Thot it...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 07:13:58 -0800
    ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem >>> >>> This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with >>> some weakness in the...
  • Re: 2.1 heads
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:12:13 -0700
    ...Waterboxer fuel injection is quite crude compare to say .........what Subaru has with their 2.2 engine starting in 1990. Not to go talking...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 07:49:17 -0800
    ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem >>>> >>>> This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with >>>> some weakness in the...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 10:53:11 -0500
    ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem >>> >>> This supposed correlation of the new dynamic oil warning system with >>> some weakness in the...
  • Glow plug info for 1.6 and 1.9l VW engines.
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:45:47 -0800
    ...And a way to keep the glows on past engine starting: 1. A crude way would be a 2nd 50A relay parallel with the...
  • Re: Fan Belt Squeal
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 30 Jan 2003 17:15:05 -0500
    ...The alternator load will be greatest after engine starting due to the battery needing a charge. This with a cold or wet belt will...
  • Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 1 Oct 2004 14:16:29 -0800
    ...An Oil Pan Heater "heats" the complete engine starting at the bottom.But this process takes hours, and only under ideal conditions. For example...
  • Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:15:42 -0600
    ...No problems recently until the other day, couldn't downshift into 1st w/o turning off engine & starting w/ clutch fully depressed. Thot it...
  • Re: In My Defense
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:20:13 -0800
    ...oh PS - I finally got this 98 Subaru Imprezza 2.2 engine starting and running really right, in this beautiful light mist green metallic...
  • Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Mon, 3 Jul 2017 13:07:18 -0700
    ...Connect the > starter interlock to prevent the house battery from trying to assist engine > starting if only using an 8 gauge wire or use...
  • Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:56:32 -0600
    ...works a lot sooner. > >> An Oil Pan Heater "heats" the complete engine starting at the bottom. > But this process takes hours, and only under...
  • Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
    ...Digifant Pro training manual: > > ------ > > "The coolant temperature sensor provides correction during engine > starting and warm up." > > ..... The resistance signal it produces is used by...
  • Re: Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:04:41 -0800
    ...lot more' ..........just look at the intake system on a Subaru engine , starting with the 1990 EJ22. The throttle body is nice and big...
  • Re: In My Defense
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:33:09 -0500
    ...oh PS - I finally got this 98 Subaru Imprezza 2.2 engine starting and > running really right, in this beautiful light mist green metallic...
  • Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
    ...It assists with engine starting, warm up idle boost, and idle compensation for various things such as the O2 sensor changing mixture, accessory loads...
  • Re: Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:22:17 -0500
    ...lot more' ..........just look at > the intake system on a Subaru engine , starting with the 1990 EJ22. > > The throttle body is nice and big...
  • Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 3 Jul 2017 17:32:16 -0700
    ...Connect the >> starter interlock to prevent the house battery from trying to assist engine >> starting if only using an 8 gauge wire or use...
  • Re: In My Defense
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:50:13 -0800
    ...oh PS - I finally got this 98 Subaru Imprezza 2.2 engine starting and > running really right, in this beautiful light mist green metallic...
  • Re: Optima Blue D31M
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:07:37 -0700
    ...They can be utilized for engine-starting (sez Optima's own product literature) but not specifically designed for this application. They do not carry...
  • Re: In My Defense
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:25:28 -0800
    ...oh PS - I finally got this 98 Subaru Imprezza 2.2 engine starting and > > running really right, in this beautiful light mist green metallic...
  • Re: Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:44:38 -0800
    ...lot more' ..........just look at > the intake system on a Subaru engine , starting with the 1990 EJ22. > > The throttle body is nice and big...
  • Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:01:54 -0600
    ...works a lot sooner. >> >>> An Oil Pan Heater "heats" the complete engine starting at the bottom. >> But this process takes hours, and only under...
  • Re: Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:32:04 -0800
    ...lot more' ..........just look > at > > the intake system on a Subaru engine , starting with the 1990 EJ22. > > > > The throttle body is nice and big...
  • Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Fri, 1 Oct 2004 01:29:55 -0500
    ...works a lot sooner. >>> >>> >>> >>>>An Oil Pan Heater "heats" the complete engine starting at the bottom. >>>> >>>> >>>But this process takes hours, and only under...
  • Re: Noisy lifter update
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 15 Sep 2004 23:01:06 -0400
    ...For some reason, it seems the lifter problem is also caused by short cycling the engine. Starting the engine to move a van around...
  • Re: Optima Blue D31M
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:50:36 -0700
    ...They can be utilized > for engine-starting (sez Optima's own product literature) but not > specifically designed for this application. They do not carry...
  • Re: Poor mileage update
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 14:22:10 -0800
    ...can sort out a problem I had > up the with the engine starting) and will see what difference getting the > rear wheels aligned will...
  • Re: Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:43:52 -0600
    ...lot more' ..........just look > > at > > > the intake system on a Subaru engine , starting with the 1990 EJ22. > > > > > > The throttle body is nice and big...
  • Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:20:59 -0700
    ...No problems > recently until the other day, couldn't downshift into 1st w/o turning off > engine & starting w/ clutch fully depressed. Thot it...
  • Re: Poor mileage update
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 13:55:16 -0800
    ...I'll be going up and back in December (if I can sort out a problem I had up the with the engine starting...
  • Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:25:33 -0600
    ...No problems recently until the other day, couldn't downshift into 1st w/o turning off engine & starting w/ clutch fully depressed. Thot it...
  • Sleeve valve engines - off subject
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:16:13 +0100
    ...500. [There are sound files on the web of this remarkable engine starting up (cartridge starter), taxiing, taking off and flying past - quite a...
  • Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:54:46 -0400
    ...The disadvantages are the size of the wiring required and the surge load on the alternator immediately after engine starting. Also, if the house...
  • Re: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 07:45:27 -0400
    ...500. > [There are sound files on the web of this remarkable engine starting up > (cartridge starter), taxiing, taking off and flying past - quite a...
  • Re: Poor mileage update
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:37:40 -0500
    ...can sort out a problem I had >> up the with the engine starting) and will see what difference getting >> the >> rear wheels aligned will...
  • Re: Poor mileage update
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:03:27 -0500
    ...can sort out a problem I had >> up the with the engine starting) and will see what difference getting >> the >> rear wheels aligned will...
  • Re: Poor mileage update
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:15:37 -0800
    ...can sort out a problem I had >> up the with the engine starting) and will see what difference getting >> the >> rear wheels aligned will...
  • Re: Poor mileage update
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 14:43:57 -0800
    ...can sort out a problem I had > up the with the engine starting) and will see what difference getting the > rear wheels aligned will...
  • Re: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 13:22:31 +0100
    ...500. > > [There are sound files on the web of this remarkable engine starting up > > (cartridge starter), taxiing, taking off and flying past - quite a...
  • Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:55 -0500
    ...Below that engine starting can become difficult. Even if starting is not an issue you need to be real careful here. The oil pressure...
  • Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:56:37 -0600
    ...gauge senders have nothing to do with the engine starting or running. The >ECU temp sensor has everything to do with it. I mis...
  • Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:30 -0500
    ...gauge senders have nothing to do with the engine starting or running. The >ECU temp sensor has everything to do with it. I mis...