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  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:59:24 -0700
    In reading the FAQ from link I just posted, I have learned that there are hybrid deep cycle, and true deep cycle. i.e...
  • Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:58:39 -0700
    ...push-for-cleaner-cars > > > > > > And didn't Mazda sell a Miller cycle engine in a couple of models way > back > > in the nineties? > > > > Alistair...
  • Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 7 Mar 2018 18:24:32 -0800
    ...2 cycle Diesel engine, same piston orientation. Ab > On Mar 7, 2018, at 2:42 PM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca> wrote: > > Alistair...
  • Re: 2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ??
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 07:56:20 -0800
    ...2 ft from the starter motor > > then id have a 2 out of the way deept cycles bat for extended stop overs > > any comments ? >
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:45:21 -0400
    ...https://commerce.cat.com/en/catcorp/batteries Deep cycle batteries and on board power generation is becoming more common in the trucking industry as...
  • Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
    Historical mailing list - Rick N
    Sat, 15 Apr 2017 16:09:47 +0000
    ...The issue is with the wipers, headlights and blowers (at least), they all intermittantly cycle off and on together. They can remain off for...
  • Re: Propex heater or regulator
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:49:28 -0500
    ...When I first open the propane line, like today, it > often starts on the first cycle but on the 2nd try of that first...
  • Re: 97 Furnace & battery
    Historical mailing list - John Brown
    Thu, 19 Mar 1998 22:17:10 -0500
    ...The symptoms with mine were that the thermostat would cycle way too rapidly. As a result the flame was on for only about 2...
  • Re: Hoses Age
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 18:49:27 EST
    ...1. Exposure to oil, fuel, or gas. 2. Cycles of expansion and contraction. 3. Cycles of hot and cold. 4. Time Of course if...
  • deep-cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
    Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:45:14 -0600
    Need some advice here: I want to install a marine battery underneath the rear bench. Any tips? Also, what can possibly drain my aux...
  • Re: Wiring in 2nd battery on Westy..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:31:57 -0800
    ...fridge or stereo that can be moved over the the > deep cycle now? Are the isolated subsystems or does the wire from the > battery...
  • Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:29:07 -0700
    B-but that battery isn't a deep cycle. It's a starter battery which is aimed at the Really Loud Boom-Boom Car...
  • Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 21:09:54 -0700
    ...the cooling cycles stops and it takes the fridge about 1/2 hour to start cooling again. I tend to travel in the summer...
  • Re: Inverter shuts off when connected to deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:39:53 -0500
    ...Inverter shuts off when connected to deep cycle battery > > I just installed an second deep cycle battery but just realized that my > inverter will...
  • Re: New battery chemistries to watch for
    Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:51:31 -0400
    ...However now it seems like it is coming down > in price to not much more than an AGM: > > 12V, 30Ah, 2000 cycles at 70...
  • aux battery and fridge
    Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
    Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:01:57 -0700
    i live in bend and am going to try and get a norcold dc 0400 installed with a 100 AH deep cycle battery. does...
  • Battery specs?
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Mon, 4 Dec 2000 20:07:51 +0900
    ...Does Deep Cycle Battery (Optima) conform to the sub battery box? TIA Yoshi@87 Westy
  • Re: '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 10 Sep 2001 09:15:56 -0400
    ...Adjusting the temp knob would cycle the compressor, but the fan continued to run all the time. I hope this is correct. Jay
  • Re: (NVC) 48cyl motorcycle
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 10 Oct 2003 19:07:41 -0700
    ...It's a two cycle.... Daniel Stevens wrote: >but man think of the engine conversion potential > >http://www.bigbikeriders.com/48cyl.htm > > > >hey it...
  • Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
    Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:17:31 -0400
    What size deep cycle battery do you recommend for the Auxiliary Battery? Does anyone have have a "how to" instructions for connecting it up...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:49 -0800
    ...Here is what > we have so far: > > *Duty Cycle Under Various Engine Conditions* > > > > > > > *Condition* *Duty Cycle* *Peak Voltage* > Engine Cold, Key On, Engine Off...
  • Re: Engine Degreasing
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:50:23 -0700
    I have had great luck with S100 total cycle cleaner. Spray on, spray off with water. Also sold at Honda dealers rebadged as Honda...
  • Re: Trojan batteries
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:29:28 -0700
    ...I assume it is deep cycle? There are several batteries that are better than the Optima, but none fit under the drivers seat....unless...
  • Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Cycles Frequently
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:15:08 -0400
    ...Radiator Cooling Fan Cycles Frequently I have two 88 GL's with the 2.1L engines. The cooling fan on my blue van cycles...
  • Re: O2 sensor transition time
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 9 May 2009 08:32:00 -0700
    For the record, my O2 sensor cycles at 126 beats per minute according to my metronome. That's 2 cycles per second in a...
  • Re: address for air cooled list
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 00:05:03 +0200
    Blue Ridge CycleWorks wrote: > A couple of weeks ago someone reference the air cooled list. Anyone got the > address. I need some help with...
  • OXF light
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ellingson
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 19:43:20 -0900
    If I understand it correctly, the OXF light illuminates on a 60,000 mile cycle (as a reminder for a tune-up). Anyway, it...
  • Re: Vitrfrigio install report
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:03:49 -0400
    ...Opening the fridge a lot, will mean it cycles more. If the fridge is more tightly packed, it will cycle less. Etc. Lots of...
  • Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:18:42 +0000
    ...something similar with a previous westy - I found a 12V deep cycle SLA, around 35 a-h as I recall, normally used in electric...
  • starter/aux battery choices
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:43:21 -0400
    ...After looking at the whole optima/deep cycle battery situation, I'm tempted to just get two of the walmart everstart plus group 41...
  • Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:13:06 -0400
    Mike, I do understand the 4-cycle process but simply did not think before I started typing. The intake valves are closed during the...
  • Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:53:33 -0600
    > 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: A gadget to do your wash on the road
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:37:54 -0800
    ...is what I use...let it "cycle" full of my dirty stuff as I drive.
  • Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:49:43 -0500
    On 1/10/2012 11:36 PM, Angus Gordon wrote: > Joining them in series will not be fine at all...unless you have some...
  • Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery Putting them along the frame rails.
    Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 16:07:26 -0500
    I've been thinking about adding more batteries along the outsides of the frame rails. Has anyone done this? There don't seem to...
  • A deep-cycle battery faq
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 1 Jun 2008 20:49:08 -0700
    I ran across this page and thought it might be useful. Perhaps someone could review it that knows more about these things than I...
  • UNIVERSAL UB12220 vendor alert
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Mon, 3 Aug 2009 12:08:53 -0800
    ...On a related note, Karl sent out some private e-mails and was talking about deep cycle batteries. He made a very good point...
  • Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 5 Sep 2009 15:42:28 -0700
    ...the first is designed to charge the starter battery, the second is a multi-stage deep-cycle charger with equalization stage. The 80 Amp...
  • Re: insane AC idea
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 3 Aug 2001 08:53:15 -0700
    ...insane AC idea > > > At 11:23 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote: > > > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sat, 15 May 2004 13:04:29 -0400
    ...Diesel cycle engines produce CO2 as an exhaust > component in approximately the same quantity per stroke regardless of the > fuel source D1,D2, McDooDoo...
  • Re: Sealed Bearings?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:56:49 -0800
    ...Not aware of any Al, same as no Deep Cycle Group 41's out there.
  • Re: Questions on a 2nd battery
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 31 Dec 1995 01:30:58 -0700
    ...The question, then, is >> what is the best deep-cycle battery for the job that doesn't 'stick out' >> of the battery compartment? And...
  • Re: Mystery Battery
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 14:38:37 -0700
    ...I've been > puzzling through the electrical system with a very > electrically minded > friend, and we've come upon a deep cycle battery > (quite...
  • Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:52:21 -0400
    ...SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate) > > > > I'm shopping for an SLA deep cycle battery in Canada. > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º...
  • Re: Camping in cold & battery
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 3 Dec 2002 00:54:47 -0500
    ...unless it is getting close to the end of its life cycle. So is it normal for your battery to be dead at that...
  • Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:00:14 -0700
    ...The computerized isolators that give the >starting battery and deep cycle the voltage they want to see is the best >bet, but expensive and...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries-Valence
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:59:34 -0400
    ...Deep Cycle Batteries >Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:41:51 -0400 > >I just called for pricing. If you want to run an inverter...
  • Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:54:52 -0400
    ...of your refrigerator, if it draws 7A, and has a duty >> cycle >> of 2/10 (two minutes out of ten) will consume 4.8...
  • batteries?
    Historical mailing list - Stpehen J Fry
    Tue, 13 Feb 2001 04:51:16 -0500
    Would like to pose a question to list concerning the Optima Deep Cycle Batteries. I have searched bit and still lack the answer I...
  • Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:50:04 -0700
    ...David (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Clint Kolda <clint_kolda@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >Nathaniel, there is only one deep cycle battery that will fit in that >compartment under...
  • Battery box for Trojan T-105s
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 21:24:08 EST
    Does anyone have any advice on building a battery box for the big T-105 deep cycle batteries? These are the ones that JSUN...
  • Van bogs out part 2
    Historical mailing list - L Steve Rehburg
    Thu, 15 Jul 2004 19:01:24 -0400
    ...Recently the van bogs out and loses all power, if you cycle the ignition off and then back on it's restored for 1...
  • 2nd battery full-time?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:18:12 -0400
    Hi, I just installed a heavy duty deep cycle battery under the rear bench. Is it ok to leave this battery connected to the...
  • Re: Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Sat, 17 Jun 2000 18:23:06 -0700
    ...Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand? Well, I'd love to be able to recommend my company's( Exide) Orbital Deep-Cycle, but the hacks...
  • '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
    Historical mailing list - Leavitt
    Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:40:14 -0500
    ...I have equipped my '81 Westy with an Eveready Premium marine deep-cycle and starting battery (850 MCA, 120 Amp Hours) oohaah! I have...
  • Re: Daily First Start Hard
    Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
    Wed, 21 May 2003 16:24:35 -0400
    ...It used to be that I'd have to give it one > 30 second (or so) cycle, then wait a minute, then give it...
  • Re: No headlights
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:57:27 -0800
    ...install GoWesty instrument foil replacement kit. > > I’ve done no troubleshooting so far. (Other that cycle headlight, dimmer and ignition switches a few times...
  • Re: Voltage surges
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Fri, 21 May 2010 15:33:53 -0700
    ...I'm going to plug the van into the household Mains and let my onboard battery charger take the deep cycle to 100% and...
  • Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:38:00 -0700
    ...of your refrigerator, if it draws 7A, and has a duty cycle >> of 2/10 (two minutes out of ten) will consume 4.8...
  • Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:34:57 EST
    In a message dated 11/15/01 1:38:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET writes: << Two is always better----Right Benny...