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Re: After much deliberation......
Pretty Country! When you mentioned those two mountains.... It was a bit over 42 years ago that my wife & I were married at Emily Griel's ranch over on the east side of Washoe. We were living… -
Re: Battery Question
Bikegirl: Yes, six holes.. a typical lead-acid battery will develop 2 volts per cell, hence 6 cells (with holes for adding water) for 12 volts. (I'm so old --b-day same as your post above-- that… -
Re: Battery Question
Absolutely; check for the cause, not the symptom. Have the charging system tested. -
Re: Battery Question
If you're smelling sulfur, chances are the battery is or has been over-charging. At this point, you may well have boiled off all the water. Battery, if in that state, has surely been compromised… -
Re: Tow Vehical MPG...
I've been sort of hooked on diesel for a LONG time. My first was an '82 Peugeot 504D wagon (really like wagons). Did a lot of research/reading on diesels; for an IC engine, they're sim…