On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> What's present status on this?
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Sorry, been offline for some days.  The two issues are definitely separate.
Dave Eberts did some analysis (he's very good, and Peter's Van-Cafe don't do
aircooled.)

The battery is OK but isn't getting enough volts - 13.6 not 13.8. After
charging from the grid the battery holds charge fine. I haven't tested the
alternator output yet so don't know if it's a wiring issue or the
alternator. I think it will be OK for the trip though, and carry jumper
cables in case.

The fuel gauge & indicator lights are working OK now, after a few careful
pushes on the connector. I'll strip and clean it all later.

Thanks all for the advice -- reassuring!
Alan

(My sister has flown in from England so I'm feeling guilty for telling her
how nice Santa Cruz is in February - we have a week of rain ahead - but it's
the first time I've seen her for 10 years so it will be fun anyway, and even
rain must surely be better than British February.)