Mark Lepore is having a problem with a leak in his electrics somewhere. I
suggest disconnecting the battery + and pulling the fuses in a dark area.
Then put the + cable back on, followed by each fuse, one by one. Watch
for a small spark. That will at least tell you what circuit is the problem.
This assumes you don't have a multimeter to use.
Regarding the latest thread on batteries going flat from non-use. I ran into
this problem with my Dodge van which sometimes goes a long time
between starts. I'd go out to start it and the battery would be flat.
After a couple of recharges I was looking through the JC Witless
catalogue and found a solar powered charger/conditioner for about $45.
Bought it, plugged it into the cigarette lighter outlet and have never had to
recharge the battery again. I've used it more than two years and my van
gets direct sunlight only in the afternoon. The manufacturer claims it will
keep the battery from sulfating too, which I have no way of testing.
Of course we all park our LBCs in garages don't we? So this device
would be of limited use to us- right?
On other solar powered thing I got for the van (from Whitney also) was a
window fan to move some fresh air through its long naps. It works too-
but only in direct sunlight like the charger.
Larry Bickel
ljbtvr@aol.com
Lancaster, PA
'68 GT6, my sleeping racer
'71 TVR 2500, my street car and sometimes racer
'85 Dodge Van
'83 Chevy S10
'80 Yamaha 650
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