Andre Rousseau wrote:
>
> ok, here is something I'm thinking, is it possible my battery is boiling?
>
> Could my generator be over powering the battery causing it too heat up
> and push out the battery acid?
>
Yes, I've had this happen. I'm not sure the 'boiling' is actually
from being boiling water hot, or just bubbling vigorously from
over-charge.
> Is there any way for me to test this idea?
>
Hook up a volt meter, and rev the car. If it goes over about 14.5,
it will 'boil' the battery.
I don't know about your area, but around here most of the
automotive chains stores will test your charging system for
free.
> I plan to clean up the battery area and then put the battery back in and
> drive, then I will check too see if the batt. is hot.
>
> from there I dont know what to do...
>
Adjust or replace the regulator. Haynes or workshop manual should
have instructions. If you have neither, I'm sure someone on this
list would be able to quote them to you.
> a.
>
> Andre Rousseau
> '68 GT6 Mk1
> Ottawa, Ontario
> http://www.gt6.n3.net/
> "You can't tailgate what you can't catch!"
>
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Reed Mideke
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