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• Re: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 16:48:22 -0800
  ...It takes a 21 mm wrench (or deep, deep socket), correct? (Or wasit 22???) Jon On Mon, 6 Nov 2006, John Bange wrote: > > I...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 May 2002 18:04:39 -0400
  ...Being deep cycle does not eliminate the advantage of a second battery as you can still discharge it and find your self stranded. The...
• Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:29:46 -0700
  ...Our solar charge controller is designed to charge deep cycle batteries to full capacity, but the engine alternator is not. Starting batteries have thin...
• Re: Syncro in the sand.....how well does she do in sand........
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 02:27:41 EDT
  ...vs other vehicles on the desert > trails > when the > sand gets deep , or on the beach when getting across the soft stuff to get...
• Deep Impact(no VW Content whatsoever) -- you have been warned
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 02:27:14 -0500
  just waned to tell y'all that i just finshd watching the movie deep impact and its one of the best movies i have...
• Did I hurt my Aux Battery?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 21:35:55 -0700
  ...At time of purchase, I didn't note the battery type. (deep cycle or AGM). I *think* it's a deep cycle, but am...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:43:25 -0500
  ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? Ok, I just went out to my driveway measured the depth of the left and right side...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:42:39 -0400
  ...The AGM's and deep cycles need special external chargers (which I have, but just for clarification.) True? 3) Has anyone done a mod...
• Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:44:29 -0800
  Nathaniel, there is only one deep cycle battery that will fit in that compartment under the drivers seat. That is the OPTIMA yellow top...
• Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 17:02:47 -0800
  About 6 miles in the Marianas Trench I believe. :-) Courtney
• Re: deep cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 13:49:56 +0500
  ...I'm >thinking about using a deep cycle battery for the time being, and just run >the fridge off of it until some day...
• Re: fit stereo in dash, 83.5 Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 00:58:28 -0500
  ...I've got an >aftermarket Sony in there now which is exactly 6 1/4" deep and it butts up >against a bracket in...
• Re: Electrial questions...
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 24 May 1998 20:25:16 -0700
  ...the optimus deep cycle battery...I prefer top post (see archives: "auxillary battery" or "Optimus". They are about $185. steve William Carden wrote: > Can...
• Re: Syncro seal
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 14:15:02 -0600
  ...I don't think that you'd want go any deeper than the bottom of the sliding door would you? I have heard the...
• Re: Roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:13:15 -0600
  ...it was a high > mounted basket, with not very deep sides. It was just about 16" deep. > Luckys on the other hand had the...
• Re: Major oil leak ...
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:16:33 -0800
  ...I removed the pulley and used a 24mm deep socket. There is an adapter piece that came off with the sender, at first I...
• Re: Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 22:12:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...Douglas Allen Taylor writes: > > What exactly is a deep cycle battery? It's a battery that is made for use with moderate loads over...
• digging deeper...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:54:20 -0600
  ...Could this also be a vacuum leak? Probably a good idea to replace the seals while I'm this deep (and likely to go...
• Re: Another @#$% deep cycle battery question!!
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:03:08 EDT
  ...Yasment) > > OK here it goes..... > > 1) Can you charge and discharge a deep cycle battery at the same time? > Ex. Have a solar panel...
• Optima Battery in 1980 AC Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 18 May 2004 11:08:15 -0400
  ...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: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Colin Stanfield
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:09:56 -0500
  ...http://www.irbs.com/lists/live-aboard/0110/0587.html Two 6V golf cart batteries wired to give you 12V provide very good deep...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:48 -0700
  ...take existing larger deep cycle and move it to underneath the > backseats. > *BTDT in my '90 Westy when I went to a 12v refrigerator...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 15:34:33 -0500
  When the snow gets deep mice and rabbits and deer chew on a lot of things that they don't normally bother. Larry A...
• Re: Frydaye Follies - BMW question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 05:24:29 -0500
  ...A/C - but down here in the Deep South - the very hot (these days) and humid Deep South, it's difficult to live without...
• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:45:24 -0700
  ...Don't most use a deep cycle (i.e. marine/RV) battery -- or do those not fit under the drivers seat? My aux is...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:18:58 EST
  In a message dated 1/8/01 10:17:08 PM, jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << anybody wanna guess how deep that dash is?? didn...
• Re: Leak at oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 08:01:58 EDT
  ...I would have used a 24 mm deep socket had I had one kicking around the toolbox when I entered into battle with the...
• Re: Batteries: Optima vs Gp 41...was Re: Group-41 deep cycle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 15:47:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This price is NOT for the Deep Cycle battery. The Deep Cycle runs more, about $160-$170 I think. Regards, Jim Davis 87 GL...
• Deep Cell Auxillary Battery...Will ANYTHING fit?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 06:54:47 -0800
  Most deep cell batterys average 8 inches tall. I need one thats 7.4 inches tall just so my rotating seat can still turn...
• Re: Shore batteries
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:39:29 -0700
  "Are these deep cycle shore batteries what is most commonly used as aux. electric power source installations in Vans and Westies?" Can't speak...
• Re: Wal-Mart Griup 41 Battery
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 13:08:41 -0800
  ...On the other hand, deep cycle and 'marine starting batteries have less porous plates, not optimal for starting but much better for deep discharge...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 22:52:05 -0500
  ...I have been using deep cycle batteries for 30 some years in my boats. Maybe max 2 years if I yanked them out of...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:22:47 -0800
  ...Oh yeah, the Optima Yellow Top deep cycle is apparently the on deep sycle rated battery that will fit (after some manipulation).
• Re: Electrial questions...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 24 May 1998 17:27:05 -0700
  ...You can reset by pressing the button on the breaker. > And what would be the best type of battery for the auxiliary, marine deep...
• Battery Myths-including deep cycles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:28:24 -0800
  FWIW I find this battery site has good information http://www.trojan-battery.com/ Mark
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:31:57 -0400
  ...On Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:24:32 -0600, John <vanagonvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >if you >invest in true deep cycle batteries, and don...
• Re: Westy auxiliary battery (why not keep it going)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 10:13:32 -0800 (PST)
  ...the other would be wired to three golf cart batteries (instead of the > deep cycle battery). I think the would be wired parallel, but...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:55:16 -0700
  ...correct, and if you wanted to never discharge your > deep-cycle batteries too deeply (say never less than 80% discharged so > they last longer...
• Re: Deep cycle gel battery contest
  Historical mailing list - David Priemer
  Tue, 25 May 1999 22:20:57 EDT
  ...pattip@IONSYS.COM writes: << Thanks to Marshall Ruskin for holding the deep cycle battery contest.I was one of 2 winners, and received mine...
• marine battries on sale @ Westmarine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:08:48 -0400
  just a friendly FYI of a decent deepcycle/starting battery i found while prepping my Riviera for the season. Westmarine or in my region...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:24:32 -0600
  ...Not recommended, and only a solid, true deep cycle battery is going to allow you to get away with that, once, maybe twice. 50...
• Re: Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Thu, 28 May 1998 04:52:19 -0500
  ...The service life of a deep cycle battery is much less than an automotive battery. Suggest you have it tested. If the battery is...
• FFFFriday Follies: A Old Tale of the Deep South
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 08:23:39 -0400 (EDT)
  EPILOGUE: Jean wasn't comming......he was only breathing heavy! 8-) Ric
• Re: Deeply Saddened and Troubled -- thanks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 10:12:52 -0700
  I personally hold most attornies in the highest regard, particularly those at Gage & Fish. Larry
• Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:49:50 -0600
  ...If the mudholes are too deep or too lengthy, that will stop you, but if there is some kind of bottom, you can usually...
• Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:12:30 -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...
• deep cycle big battery
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 01 Nov 1996 22:46:48 -0500
  Don't forget folks that I found a huge 150 amp hour or something along those lines deep cycle excide battery to fit under...
• Re: Motor quieting material stuff thing
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:15:36 -0400
  ...Mine had a loud, deep resonance in that same rev range, regardless of whether I was accellerating or just cruising. With the snorkel connected...
• Re: Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 19:56:39 -0700
  ...Optima Deep Cycles >I know this subject is discussed quite often on the list, but I couldn't >find the answer to my question...
• Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 2 May 2012 10:41:11 -0400
  ...Reserve capacity and cranking amps are mostly immaterial in choosing a true deep cycle battery. The GPL-27T I am using is 100 a...
• Westy Battery
  Historical mailing list - Roch Kohl
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 07:00:53 -0700
  ...I heard I need deep cycle. Any particular amps and do I need special items to connect battery? I only want to use for...
• Re: Deep cycle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:15:48 -0700
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• Re: Temp vs. Backpressure
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:27:01 EDT
  I've heard that rattling noise before... then my water pump went deep-6! Suspect your water pump.
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:47:31 -0500
  Here is an excellent write-up on batteries... http://www.uuhome.de/william.darden/
• Re: speaking of lowering ...
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 11:12:51 -0500
  I've had mine deep enough to thoroughly soak the carpet a few times. I have also managed to stall it once when I...
• T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 16:19:12 -0600
  Hi, Following my dual 6V deep cycle install in a T4 Westy and the recent flurry of battery emails to the list, I started...
• Re: OPTIMA DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 16:34:34 -0500
  ...came to mind >when I recently discovered a source for Optima Deep Cycle Batteries. >These are new "Yellow Tops" @ $100 each + $25 s&h...
• Re: Battery posts (no appledos content)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:39:15 EDT
  ...offered this suggestion, perhaps you have an idea of how deep is too deep when drilling a perpendicular pilot hole into a battery post...
• Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:43:08 -0700
  ...Looks to be a perfectly workable solution to getting your deep-cycle topped off when all you have for power is your alternator. -- Mike...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:45:40 -0600
  ...I was referring to lead acid, true deep cycle batteries, which cannot be properly, and fully charged, with a car alternator. I would defer...