Re: <TECH> Electrocution!!!

[Dan Brideau <dan@hobbyetc.com>]

>also this may sound stupid...  but it seems that my battery is spewing
>acid....  but the thinh is that it is suppose to be maintainence free
>kind....  anyone know whats up???  i had thought that it was my radiator
>that was leaking...  but it turns out that it was the battery...  i am
>hearing gurgling sound coming from the battery top cover... and there are
>lots of fluid there too...  someone please tell me that i am not
>insane........  
>
>Alfred
>85 8v rocco


I think this is a sign of over charging.  You should check your battery voltage with the engine running, then without.  I think 14V is normal when running, right around 12V when not.

Check the manuals, they all have a procedure for testing this sort of thing.


Dan Brideau



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