Hi Dean,
Nice chart yes I'll print it : )
I'm going to have my Interstate battery charged at the Interstate dealer and
have them put a load on it and then I'll know for sure if she is any good
and get a reduction in price off a new battery if this is bad with the trade
in.
I went to the local Pep Boys and there were many chargers so I would like to
know which is a good choice as per amp rating they have the 1.5 and the 6
amp I thought 6amp is more for the buck any thoughts?
I have a float reader but can't find it and was so bummed out with confusion
at Pep Boys I walked out without buying one today. I'll get one tomorrow. If
I buy a much needed charger and then charge the battery it still may be bad
right? Don't I need to put a load on it say with an industrial charger at
the interstate store?
Thoughts?
Lin
On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 8:34 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001@comcast.net> wrote:
> Linda, et al.
>
> 12 volts sounds good, but it really isn't.
>
> Car Battery Resting Open Circuit Voltage vs. Capacity Remaining:
> 12.65V = 100%
> 12.45V = 75%
> 12.24V = 50%
> 12.06V = 25%
> 11.89V or less = Discharged
>
> Print and cut out the above & tape it to the back of your multi-meter.
>
> If your voltage is down below 11 volts even after charging it for a good
> while, then it usually means that one or more cells have gone bad. This is
> easy to confirm by pulling the vent caps and noting the cell(s) that do not
> fizz while the battery is under the influence of the charger.
> This is how I tell if it is time to get a new battery.
>
> The good news is that Linda's battery is probably OK, outside of needing a
> charge.
>
> If batteries don't get used much then they go bad. Driving your car
> short distances and only on the weekends qualifies us for this failure
> mode.
>
> A float charger is a worthwhile investment that can prevent this issue.
> I think Harbor Freight has them on sale now for $6. I have one and it
> works
> fine.
>
> BTW, If you run only one fuel filter then place it before the fuel pump.
> This will protect the pump from sucking up trash from the tank. This is
> especially important if it a rotary type.
>
> If you want to add a second filter, then place it up by the carbs.
>
> Speaking of filters, I like to use those little clear lawn mower filters.
> I was in Lowes the other day and they wanted something like $12 for one.
> For $19 I could get one in a John Deer package!
>
> Walmart had them for $3.80.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- Subject: Re:
> [Spridgets] Fuel Pump HELL......suggestions for a "GOOD" fuel pump please.
>
> Bigger problem now. I wanted to just get the car into the driveway (I left
> it on the street) before I removed the fuel filter on the inside port. The
> battery seems dead barely a turnover although the fuel pump sounds great.
> so
> I am getting electricity. I tested the battery with my digital multi-meter
> I have 12 volts at the battery which should be enough, right?. I used my
> Saturn as a jump start and got nothing from the Sprite, nothing as though I
> didn't hook up the jumper cables hardly turned over like a completely dead
> battery. I don't get it. FYI When I fired her up the last few times this
> last week and today the battery seemed weak and bearly turned the engine
> over and then caught a spark to start. The battery is 4 years old I
> disconnect when not using but I thought 12 volts from my multi meter was
> OK.
> I'll look for my battery tester as I may have a dead cell. But what really
> annoys me is the jump did nothing to the starting I thought it would turn
> over at least. What else should I check or should I just get another
> battery? I need to get the car into the driveway and not embarrass myself
> by
> asking a neighbor to help me push it.
> Please send suggestions ASAP....UGH!
> Linda Disgusted in NJ
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