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Subject:Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
From:Dave Mcneely
Date:Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:52:38 -0500

Many FLAPS also install batteries as part of the deal.  Most will include terminal protection.  mcneely

---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I get my batteries from Walmart. Biggest one that will fit in the hole.
> $10 core credit for my cores upon purchase. Wally will install it. Good
> warranty. If it craps out during warranty - just take it in for a swap.
> Only had a single failure - ever - and swap was painless. Can't swear to
> it, but I think these batteries are strictly USA made. Not Chinese made.
>
> Good luck.
>
> John
> On 6/7/2013 10:36 AM, Donna Skarloken wrote:
> > I think my battery is completely dead (87 sincere 7-passenger).  It seems fairly straightforward but is there anything in particular I need to know to remove the battery properly?  My local FLAPS has a replacement battery so I am going to remove it, take it for the core charge and install the new one.  The only other time I have done this was on my air-cooled pickup, and that was a while ago.
> >
> > I have the day off so I can actually take a little time to do and learn some of my own maintenance.
> >
> > Donna, 87 sincere.
> >

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David McNeely

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