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Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 08:42:02 -0500
...Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries? > > I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking Amps - 625 Reserve Capacity - 160...
Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:03:28 -0500
While that may feel good what is the weight distribution on the tire and does you tire choice have the reserve for that difference...
Re: How Long Running to Charge the Battery After Starting?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:41:07 -0700
...from a discharged stated, based on a rated 90-110 Ah reserve capacity on a Gr 41 battery. This assume a full 90A output...
CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:42:27 -0700
...stored energy when used in conjunction with inverters * 390 minutes of reserve capacity (at 25 amps) * 150 Amp Hours (at 6 hours) * Also fits...
Re: Costco Group 47 - cheap aux battery option
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:42:26 -0800
...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: squished gas tank?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:56:36 -0700
...The squish on my 2wd Doka took away >> 25% of the total capacity. >> >> >> BenT >> >> >> >> On Jun 22, 2010, at 8:12 PM, Jeff Palmer...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:08:59 -0500
...trying to fix? As the Vanagon cooling system has so > > much reserve capacity especially during cold weather getting the engine > up > > to temperature is...
Re: Total loss, RIP
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:02:42 -0800
...Increase the capacity with larger or additional tanks > and everything changes once something goes wrong. Same for increasing > gasoline capacity. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:38:47 -0800
...78 amp hours, 125 minutes reserve capacity, 850 CCA. $94 + >> tax with core. Add about 10% more if you want it shipped dry plus...
Re: Instant Horse Power Update
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 11 May 2000 12:16:37 -0700
...I'll reserve my funds 'till I see some data, independant that is, confirming or refuting claims made. I'll continue in reserve 'till...
Re: Different reactions when not driving in the Vanagon..(somewhat long)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 21 May 2015 19:10:05 +0000
...Now in retirement, we're contemplating longer trips (like to central Mexico for the Monarch reserve, to Baja and to Alaska from the East...
Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:19:44 +0000
...it at home from a big tank, and have it as > >reserve capacity to tide me over in emergencies. >................. > >I might have missed this...
Vitrfrigio install report
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:20:44 -0800
...have, which will bring me up to about 90 AH of reserve capacity. Troy I'm sitting here on a cliff in Cape Ann...
Re: Another Stupid Tire Thread..was Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report -
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:01:56 +0000
...Drop the pressure, drop the >load > >handling capacity. The 215s at 40 psi would be at 80% pressure, which >means > >you couldn't expect...
Re: Total loss, RIP
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:18:50 -0500
...Increase the capacity with larger or additional tanks >> and everything changes once something goes wrong. Same for increasing >> gasoline capacity. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From...
Re: Optima Blue D31M
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:50:36 -0700
...it read zero or the read-out flashed ERROR! > The tester did give a Reserve Capacity read-out though. Same tester on > a Blue...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:58:16 -0700
...I think I now have something like 160AH of reserve power, so not quite as obsessed about pwr usage. It is pretty surprising as...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:12:03 -0700
...trying to fix? As the Vanagon cooling system > > > has so much reserve capacity especially during cold weather getting > > > the engine > > up > > > to temperature is...
Re: Tire pressure '86 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:38:11 -0400
Most cars have tires with reserve capacity so that inflating for ride or handling can be more of a priority. For the Vanagon as...
Re: Propane tank fill valve anatomy
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:49:19 -0800
...it at home from a big tank, and have it as > >reserve capacity to tide me over in emergencies. > ................. > > I might have missed this...
Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:18:26 +0000
...In choosing wheels pay attention to load capacity and if available max inflation pressure. I have been using the AR95T 17X7.5, 25mm offset...
Re: Total loss, RIP
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:12:53 -0800
...Increase the capacity with larger or >> additional tanks and everything changes once something goes wrong. >> Same for increasing gasoline capacity. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:21:03 -0800
...My Walley world 125 amp hour > battery lost about 20% of its charge holding capacity within the first > year. Now wishing I would have...
Re: Wheel suggestion. Did I send the wrong link? Sorry!
Historical mailing list - David M
Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:57:11 +0000
...18 becomes limiting for load capacity and reasonable diameter. For the 17’s there are a lot of options for 215/55, 225/55...
Re: Oil light flickering
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:15:49 -0500
...The pumps have little reserve capacity to maintain pressure with low viscosity oils and loose bearing clearances need the heavier films. Dennis -----Original Message...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:18:38 +0200
...trying to fix? As the Vanagon cooling system has so >>> much reserve capacity especially during cold weather getting the engine >> up >>> to temperature is...
Re: Van-O-Rama in San Francisco - Sept 11, 2004
Historical mailing list - BenT
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 19:44:15 -0700
...I have reserved 40 spots. The good news is the chain link fence that the construction crews have put up makes blocking off the...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:33:34 -0400
...Which the filter on the pressure side a pressure drop is less of an issue as there is some reserve capacity. The other advantage...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:22:07 -0400
...stored energy when used in conjunction with inverters * 390 minutes of reserve capacity (at 25 amps) * 150 Amp Hours (at 6 hours) * Also fits...
Re: Total loss, RIP
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:20:23 -0800
...Increase the capacity with larger or additional tanks >> and everything changes once something goes wrong. Same for increasing >> gasoline capacity. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From...
Re: TIICO oil pump / Logical Circle Jerk of the Day
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 6 May 2003 09:19:00 EDT
...What I had not figured into this regimen was the limited reserve capacity of the Simca's oil sump. One day, as usual, I...
Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:39:48 -0800
...The battery also can have 50% less capacity at very cold temperatures. Two things, a crankcase heater and battery charger are needed to be...
Radiator performance and replacement
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 11:19:06 -0400
...On returning to NC, I strapped thermocouples on the hoses leading to and from the radiator to monitor cooling system reserve capacity while driving...
Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:08:03 -0500
The Vanagon has so much reserve cooling capacity that even a small hole can prevent the engine from ever warming up in very cold...
May 7-9 Wetwesties Campout (Newport, OR)
Historical mailing list - jon
Thu, 29 Apr 2004 17:32:11 -0700
...All but one > of the hookup sites on B are reserved, but the outer sites (no hookup) are > much > more available. Loop A has...
2x 150Ah battery install in T4 Westy, Was Deep cycle on sale
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:37:45 -0600
...regular (consumer grade for your boat, rv etc) battery > > 205 min reserve capacity => 205/60*25 = 85 Ah for $119 hence cost > > $0.71...
Belated Battery Comments - What Fits!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 28 May 2000 15:30:07 EDT
...74 minute reserve capacity at 20 amp discharge rate, and 130 minutes at the continuous 10 amp discharge test (60% cell voltage remaining), and...
Re: Fw: Renewal of your subscription to the vanagon list
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:36:03 -0230
...Is this spam, a dumb joke, or just some folks don't have staying capacity and have to keep renewing? Joy (and Matilda, yet...
Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:01:28 -0500
...it at home from a big tank, and have it as >> >reserve capacity to tide me over in emergencies. >>................. >> >>I might have missed this...
Early/Late Gas Tank Swap - Instructions
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sat, 15 Apr 1995 10:15:15 -0700 (PDT)
...Remove the reserve valve/siphon tube from the bottom of the tank, and be prepared to catch any gas. Lift the tank and slide...
Re: battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:41:37 -0500
...more cranking amps and reserve than the spec battery. Seems the plates would have to be smaller, so less capacity, less longevity. Doesn't...
Re: Propane tank fill valve anatomy
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 22:18:13 -0500
...it at home from a big tank, and have it as reserve capacity to tide me over in emergencies. Oh, and I always wondered...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:30:34 -0400
...So for an extended 80 amp load, you need 400 amp hour of capacity. Yup, extreme. 5 minutes is really not an extended load...
Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:19:01 -0800
...it at home from a big tank, and have it as >> >reserve capacity to tide me over in emergencies. >>................. >> >>I might have missed this...
Westy Fridge- Checking Propane Pressure Setting]
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:32:15 -0700
...This implies > >additional cooling capacity in reserve to maintain the low fridge temp > >as the ambient air temp increases. I urge anyone who needs...
Re: Oil light flickering
Historical mailing list - Paul
Wed, 9 Feb 2011 22:49:36 -0800
...The pumps have little reserve capacity to maintain pressure with low > viscosity oils and loose bearing clearances need the heavier films. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message...
Re: Electrical - '90 Westy
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:54:34 EDT
...My van's starting battery has a "reserve capacity" of about 30 amp-hours; I suppose I'd be comfortable drawing about 20 amp...
Re: Van-O-Rama in San Francisco - Sept 11, 2004
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 12:18:06 -0700
...I have reserved 40 spots. The good news > is the chain link fence that the construction crews have put up makes > blocking off the...
Re: Cheap and easy fuel pressure gauge?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:07:11 -0400
...What you're really looking for here is reserve pressure capacity, which you're not going to find with a regular Bentley-type test...
Westy Fridge-Checking Propane Pressure
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 25 May 1999 05:41:32 -0700
...This implies > >additional cooling capacity in reserve to maintain the low fridge temp > >as the ambient air temp increases. I urge anyone who needs...
Re: Fw: Renewal of your subscription to the vanagon list
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:23:43 -0400
...Is this spam, a dumb joke, or just some folks > don't have staying capacity and have to keep renewing? > > > > Joy > (and Matilda, yet...
Different reactions when not driving in the Vanagon..(somewhat long)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 21 May 2015 08:29:30 -0700
...My 84 Vanagon tin top with westie interior is on "injured reserve" duty right now till I gather the funds to pay for a...
Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:07:26 -0600
...Next fill the overflow tank to the minimum capacity. Start the engine and let it warm up, or go drive it. Once warm, observe...
Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 18 Nov 2001 12:53:30 -0600
If you have money to burn and want better breathing, try the Gene Berg Twin TWM throttle bodies along with a slightly larger capacity...
Re: Van-O-Rama in San Francisco - Sept 11, 2004
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 2 Sep 2004 08:45:35 -0700
...I have reserved 40 spots. The good news > is the chain link fence that the construction crews have put up makes > blocking off the...
Westy Fridge-Checking Propane Pressure
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 22:23:56 -0500
...This implies > > >additional cooling capacity in reserve to maintain the low fridge temp > > >as the ambient air temp increases. I urge anyone who needs...
Re: Head lights
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:38:45 -0500
...BTW this is where that reserve capacity rating comes in. How long can the battery support a 25 amp/hour load. In a few...
Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:23:13 +0000
...it at home from a big tank, and have it as >>> >reserve capacity to tide me over in emergencies. >>>................. >>> >>>I might have missed this...
**TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 5 Dec 2001 16:45:26 -0500
...Since we have "excess capacity" on those days, so to speak, it makes good business sense to fill that capacity, even if it means...
Re: Oil cooler
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:02:20 -0400
...What is the benifit of the keeping the stock cooler in place? I have more than enough reserve cooling capacity now. David 1982 aircooled...