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  • Re: need to ship a transmission (USING FORWARD AIR)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 30 Mar 2004 10:08:26 -0800
    ...there is a terminal nearby). HOWEVER.... make sure your items are packed very well. The guys who operate the forklifts are animals, and the...
  • Re: Vanagon weight(NVC) - Just Ship it !
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Thu, 9 Dec 2004 06:27:56 -0500
    ...around $1000 each (terminal to terminal.) They are also the only company that guarantee's a delivery date. If they don't meet it...
  • Dealing With Seam Rust: Solutions?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 00:41:43 -0600
    ...is it terminal? BTW: We just returned from Grand Forks ND, and the Westy performed beautifully! Any listees in Grand Forks for my next...
  • Electrical connection prep.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:49:26 -0700
    ...Not crimps, or solder, just the terminal to terminal. I’ll start ball rolling. Obvious first thing is the parts shiny clean On male...
  • Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:47:48 -0500
    ...and had bolt-on terminals rather than posts. If there's a supplier for electric golf-carts or forklifts around it might be worth...
  • Re: Shipping van to Europe
    Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
    Fri, 20 Jun 1997 10:08:10 +0200
    ...Was not expensive at the time, nor > difficult, used Atlantic Container Lines who operate a Ro-Ro > (roll-on, roll-off)car terminal.... .. > Like...
  • Re: Low Power woes...
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 13 Oct 2001 19:03:28 -0500
    ...The best approach is to connect a D cell to the end terminals (probably 1 & 4 if I remember right), connect your *voltmeter* to...
  • Re: Electrical connection prep.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:07:04 -0700
    ...Not crimps, or solder, just the terminal to terminal. > > I’ll start ball rolling. > > Obvious first thing is the parts shiny clean > > On male...
  • FW: Trucking Companies/Vanagon Content
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Tue, 18 Jul 2000 22:35:59 -0400
    ...suggestions appreciated. > > I drove my Westy to the terminal. They loaded it with a fork lift. > Neighbor and I unloaded by hand. It's...
  • Re: Aux battery access woes
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:49:38 -0400
    ...But for ease of access/use that's why I plan on adding a fork truck connector for my jumper cables. They stock a...
  • Snap on wire connector tool
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:53:58 EDT
    ...Seems to be a nifty tool for those that might know how to use it. _http://www.restockit.com/wire-terminal-tool-and-trouble...
  • Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:24:27 -0500
    ...Very common on forklifts. You still want to ensure the switch opens when needed. Nothing like watching the engine continue to crank hoping for...
  • Re: Another Primary Battery Option
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:46:22 -0500
    ...I have been around these things in many shapes and sizes including large UPS and forklift applications. What they seem to like the least...
  • Re: Aux battery access woes
    Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
    Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:55:41 -0500
    ...But for ease of access/use that's why I plan on adding a fork truck connector for my jumper cables. They stock a...
  • Re: Another Primary Battery Option
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:27:50 -0800
    ...I > have been around these things in many shapes and sizes including large UPS > and forklift applications. What they seem to like the least...
  • Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:38:40 -0500
    ...Turn the key to "on" (not 'start') and using a screwdriver, short from the starter battery positive post to the solenoid push-on terminal...
  • V6anagon: Get your kicks on Rte 66 /f
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Fri, 1 Dec 1995 14:14:42 -0600 (CST)
    ...They were confused, and especially curious about the ball-joint fork, which one guard was feelint the points on. I smiled, smiled, and they...
  • Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:53:17 -0500
    ...That would fit in a forklift and weigh about 600-700 pounds. Maybe you got 1,000 marine cranking amps? The 12 volt and...
  • Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:15:22 -0800
    ...If it doesn't, short from the > starter batt positive terminal to the starter motor lead (bottom of the > solenoid) to check if the...
  • Re: Another Primary Battery Option
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:57:15 -0500
    ...I >> have been around these things in many shapes and sizes including large UPS >> and forklift applications. What they seem to like the least...
  • Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 4 Dec 2004 07:10:02 -0500
    ...If the engine was overheated then stick a fork in it it is probably done. We had two Vanagons come in both with recent...
  • Re: Low Power woes...
    Historical mailing list - wayout
    Wed, 10 Oct 2001 23:31:39 -0400
    ...I connected the OHM-meter to terminals 15 and 19 and got this: Flap closed - 0 ohms Flap 1/8 to 1/4 open...
  • Re: Another Primary Battery Option
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:39:02 -0800
    ...I have been around these things in many shapes and sizes >> including large UPS and forklift applications. What they seem to like >> the least...
  • Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:00:40 -0500
    ...That would fit in a forklift and weigh about 600-700 pounds. Maybe you got 1,000 marine cranking amps? The 12 volt and...
  • Re: Another Primary Battery Option
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:15:42 -0500
    ...I have been around these things in many shapes and sizes > >> including large UPS and forklift applications. What they seem to like > >> the least...
  • Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:20:16 -0500
    ...That would fit in a forklift and weigh about 600-700 pounds. Maybe you got 1,000 marine cranking amps? The 12 volt and...
  • The only ten tools needed
    Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:53:02 -0500
    ...Smack corroded battery terminals. Pound out a dent. Bop nosy know-it-all types on the noodle. Scientists have yet to develop a hammer...
  • Friday Funnies
    Historical mailing list - George Jannini
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:03:34 -0500
    ...Smack corroded battery terminals. Pound out a dent. Bop nosy know-it-all types on the noodle. Scientists have yet to develop a hammer...
  • Fwd: Vanagon Tool Box (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:10:35 -0600
    ...Smack corroded | | battery terminals. Pound out a dent. Bop nosy know-it-all types | | on the noodle. Scientists have yet to develop a hammer...
  • Shipping van to Europe (long :( )
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Jun 1997 15:12:00 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Was not expensive at the time, nor difficult, used Atlantic Container Lines who operate a Ro-Ro (roll-on, roll-off)car terminal in...
  • Fw: Re: Essential Tools
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:59:21 -0500
    ...Smack corroded | battery terminals. Pound out a dent. Bop nosy know-it-all types | on the noodle. Scientists have yet to develop a hammer...
  • Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:35:35 -0500
    ...That would fit in a forklift and weigh about 600-700 pounds. Maybe you got 1,000 marine cranking amps? The 12 volt and...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:02:13 -0400
    ...I have a lot of battery experience with Computer Room back up systems, forklifts, guided vehicles etc. I have dealt with AGM batteries up...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:08:35 -0700
    ...I have a lot of battery experience with Computer Room back up systems, forklifts, guided vehicles etc. I have dealt with AGM batteries up...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:35:40 -0800
    ...Fits just a bit better and is available with positive terminal cover and often the vent connection. The restriction is the 6-5/8...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:03:41 -0400
    ...I have a lot of battery experience with Computer Room back up systems, forklifts, guided vehicles etc. I have dealt with AGM batteries up...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 08:59:30 -0800
    ...For large batteries as in forklift we often go as high as 2.7 volts per cell. Our starting batteries do not like this...
  • Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:00:18 -0400
    ...I have a lot of battery experience with Computer Room back >up systems, forklifts, guided vehicles etc. I have dealt with AGM >batteries up...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:52:02 -0500
    ...I learned about battery terminals that day. Eric Caron > On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:28 PM, Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM> wrote: > > In...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:17:57 +0000
    ...For large batteries as in forklift we often go as high as 2.7 volts per cell.  Our starting batteries do not like this...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:31:37 -0800
    ...For large batteries as in forklift we often go as high as 2.7 volts per cell. Our starting batteries do not like this...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:54:57 +0000
    ...For large batteries as in forklift we often go as high as 2.7 volts per cell.  Our starting batteries do not like this...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:30:37 -0800
    ...For large batteries as in forklift we often go as high as 2.7 volts per cell. Our starting batteries do not like this...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:11:14 +0000
    ...For large batteries as in forklift we often go as high as 2.7 volts per cell.  Our starting batteries do not like this...
  • Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:35:41 -0700
    ...the other guy's insurance forked over the bucks. the guy gets the van back ......side marker light ins't working. he takes that...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:28:56 -0800
    ...For large batteries as in forklift we often go as high as 2.7 volts per cell. Our starting batteries do not like this...
  • Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:05:14 -0700
    ...the other guy's insurance forked over the bucks. the guy gets the van back ......side marker light ins't working. he takes that...
  • Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:17:15 -0600
    ...the other guy's > insurance forked over the bucks. > the guy gets the van back ......side marker light ins't working. > he takes that...
  • Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:25:37 -0700
    ...the other guy's insurance forked over the bucks. the guy gets the van back ......side marker light ins't working. he takes that...
  • Big Trip Report [Part 2, long]
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Fri, 28 Jul 1995 07:46:57 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The road quickly turned into a maze of rough tracks, forking here, joining there. We headed generally west, figuring the Pacific lay that way...