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What would cause a car battery to steam while running?
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Re: battery
Over charging... check the alternator output voltage.
-- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift Warn X8000i "Jacob_T" wrote in message... > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? > |
Re: battery
Over charging... check the alternator output voltage.
-- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift Warn X8000i "Jacob_T" wrote in message... > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? > |
Re: battery
Over charging... check the alternator output voltage.
-- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift Warn X8000i "Jacob_T" wrote in message... > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? > |
Re: battery
Jacob_T wrote:
> What would cause a car battery to steam while running? low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery or dead cell. How old is the battery? -- DougW |
Re: battery
Jacob_T wrote:
> What would cause a car battery to steam while running? low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery or dead cell. How old is the battery? -- DougW |
Re: battery
Jacob_T wrote:
> What would cause a car battery to steam while running? low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery or dead cell. How old is the battery? -- DougW |
Re: battery
If only from one cell, it would be likely a bad one, if from all of
them, I would look to the alternator bad. A multimeter reading when it's running at the batter posts is in order to tell more. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Jacob_T wrote: > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? |
Re: battery
If only from one cell, it would be likely a bad one, if from all of
them, I would look to the alternator bad. A multimeter reading when it's running at the batter posts is in order to tell more. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Jacob_T wrote: > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? |
Re: battery
If only from one cell, it would be likely a bad one, if from all of
them, I would look to the alternator bad. A multimeter reading when it's running at the batter posts is in order to tell more. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Jacob_T wrote: > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? |
Re: battery
Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way.
Earle "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... > Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. > > -- > JimG > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > Warn X8000i > > "Jacob_T" wrote in message... > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? > > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: battery
Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way.
Earle "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... > Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. > > -- > JimG > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > Warn X8000i > > "Jacob_T" wrote in message... > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? > > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: battery
Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way.
Earle "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... > Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. > > -- > JimG > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > Warn X8000i > > "Jacob_T" wrote in message... > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? > > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: battery
What could be bad about hydrogen gas leaking under your hood? *g*
Earle Horton wrote: > Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way. > > Earle > > "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message > news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... >> Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. >> >> -- >> JimG >> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI >> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R >> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines >> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA >> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks >> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries >> >> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp >> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear >> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys >> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >> Warn X8000i >> >> "Jacob_T" wrote in message... >> > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? >> > >> >> > > > |
Re: battery
What could be bad about hydrogen gas leaking under your hood? *g*
Earle Horton wrote: > Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way. > > Earle > > "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message > news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... >> Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. >> >> -- >> JimG >> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI >> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R >> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines >> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA >> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks >> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries >> >> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp >> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear >> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys >> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >> Warn X8000i >> >> "Jacob_T" wrote in message... >> > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? >> > >> >> > > > |
Re: battery
What could be bad about hydrogen gas leaking under your hood? *g*
Earle Horton wrote: > Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way. > > Earle > > "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message > news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... >> Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. >> >> -- >> JimG >> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI >> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R >> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines >> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA >> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks >> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries >> >> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp >> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear >> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys >> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >> Warn X8000i >> >> "Jacob_T" wrote in message... >> > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? >> > >> >> > > > |
Re: battery
The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it said 12.6 volts. On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > Jacob_T wrote: > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery > or dead cell. > > How old is the battery? > > -- > DougW |
Re: battery
The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it said 12.6 volts. On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > Jacob_T wrote: > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery > or dead cell. > > How old is the battery? > > -- > DougW |
Re: battery
The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it said 12.6 volts. On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > Jacob_T wrote: > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery > or dead cell. > > How old is the battery? > > -- > DougW |
Re: battery
Jacob_T wrote:
> The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe > it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it > said 12.6 volts. 2-3 years isn't too old, but I have had batteries die in less time. Usually it's due to water loss (overheating in summer) 12.6 is a bit low for having no draw. I'd suggest checking the water level (add only distilled water) and if those look ok then take it to PepBoys/AutoZone/CanadianTire or such, they will test batteries for free. As for batteries, I just buy the highest CCA, greatest capacity, and longest warranty from what ever major chain (PepBoys in my case) so that if it ever dies on the road I can find a local store to have it replaced. -- DougW |
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Jacob_T wrote:
> The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe > it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it > said 12.6 volts. 2-3 years isn't too old, but I have had batteries die in less time. Usually it's due to water loss (overheating in summer) 12.6 is a bit low for having no draw. I'd suggest checking the water level (add only distilled water) and if those look ok then take it to PepBoys/AutoZone/CanadianTire or such, they will test batteries for free. As for batteries, I just buy the highest CCA, greatest capacity, and longest warranty from what ever major chain (PepBoys in my case) so that if it ever dies on the road I can find a local store to have it replaced. -- DougW |
Re: battery
Jacob_T wrote:
> The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe > it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it > said 12.6 volts. 2-3 years isn't too old, but I have had batteries die in less time. Usually it's due to water loss (overheating in summer) 12.6 is a bit low for having no draw. I'd suggest checking the water level (add only distilled water) and if those look ok then take it to PepBoys/AutoZone/CanadianTire or such, they will test batteries for free. As for batteries, I just buy the highest CCA, greatest capacity, and longest warranty from what ever major chain (PepBoys in my case) so that if it ever dies on the road I can find a local store to have it replaced. -- DougW |
Re: battery
Check it with the car running and with it off. The first battery in my Jeep
lasted eleven years, and the battery in my Honda is going on eight. Steam or vapor is usually a result of over-charging, not the battery's fault, or a shorted cell, which is. Check the water level, and refill each cell with distilled water to the level marked inside. Wear eye protection, and don't approach the battery if it is steaming or appears hot. If any electrolyte has bubbled out, wash it off with clean water. This would be a good place to wear rubber or latex gloves too. Wear old clothes. Be careful. Some parts stores will test your charging system and battery for free. Overcharging used to be fairly common, with relay type voltage regulators. The contacts would stick and overcharge the battery. It is less common with transistorized regulators, but it can happen. Earle "Jacob_T" <jacob.thaler@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1163627444.891781.289200@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > > The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe > it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it > said 12.6 volts. > > On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > > Jacob_T wrote: > > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or > > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery > > or dead cell. > > > > How old is the battery? > > > > -- > > DougW > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: battery
Check it with the car running and with it off. The first battery in my Jeep
lasted eleven years, and the battery in my Honda is going on eight. Steam or vapor is usually a result of over-charging, not the battery's fault, or a shorted cell, which is. Check the water level, and refill each cell with distilled water to the level marked inside. Wear eye protection, and don't approach the battery if it is steaming or appears hot. If any electrolyte has bubbled out, wash it off with clean water. This would be a good place to wear rubber or latex gloves too. Wear old clothes. Be careful. Some parts stores will test your charging system and battery for free. Overcharging used to be fairly common, with relay type voltage regulators. The contacts would stick and overcharge the battery. It is less common with transistorized regulators, but it can happen. Earle "Jacob_T" <jacob.thaler@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1163627444.891781.289200@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > > The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe > it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it > said 12.6 volts. > > On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > > Jacob_T wrote: > > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or > > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery > > or dead cell. > > > > How old is the battery? > > > > -- > > DougW > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: battery
Check it with the car running and with it off. The first battery in my Jeep
lasted eleven years, and the battery in my Honda is going on eight. Steam or vapor is usually a result of over-charging, not the battery's fault, or a shorted cell, which is. Check the water level, and refill each cell with distilled water to the level marked inside. Wear eye protection, and don't approach the battery if it is steaming or appears hot. If any electrolyte has bubbled out, wash it off with clean water. This would be a good place to wear rubber or latex gloves too. Wear old clothes. Be careful. Some parts stores will test your charging system and battery for free. Overcharging used to be fairly common, with relay type voltage regulators. The contacts would stick and overcharge the battery. It is less common with transistorized regulators, but it can happen. Earle "Jacob_T" <jacob.thaler@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1163627444.891781.289200@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > > The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe > it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it > said 12.6 volts. > > On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > > Jacob_T wrote: > > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss of regulation (overcharge) or > > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery > > or dead cell. > > > > How old is the battery? > > > > -- > > DougW > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: battery
And whatever else you do DON'T smoke anywhere near that battery, you
WILL NOT like what happens! Jeff DeWitt Mike Romain wrote: > If only from one cell, it would be likely a bad one, if from all of > them, I would look to the alternator bad. A multimeter reading when > it's running at the batter posts is in order to tell more. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > Jacob_T wrote: > >>What would cause a car battery to steam while running? |
Re: battery
And whatever else you do DON'T smoke anywhere near that battery, you
WILL NOT like what happens! Jeff DeWitt Mike Romain wrote: > If only from one cell, it would be likely a bad one, if from all of > them, I would look to the alternator bad. A multimeter reading when > it's running at the batter posts is in order to tell more. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > Jacob_T wrote: > >>What would cause a car battery to steam while running? |
Re: battery
And whatever else you do DON'T smoke anywhere near that battery, you
WILL NOT like what happens! Jeff DeWitt Mike Romain wrote: > If only from one cell, it would be likely a bad one, if from all of > them, I would look to the alternator bad. A multimeter reading when > it's running at the batter posts is in order to tell more. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > Jacob_T wrote: > >>What would cause a car battery to steam while running? |
Re: battery
On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:30:01 -0700, "Earle Horton"
<el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote: >Check it with the car running and with it off. The first battery in my Jeep >lasted eleven years, and the battery in my Honda is going on eight. Steam >or vapor is usually a result of over-charging, not the battery's fault, or a >shorted cell, which is. Check the water level, and refill each cell with >distilled water to the level marked inside. Wear eye protection, and don't >approach the battery if it is steaming or appears hot. If any electrolyte >has bubbled out, wash it off with clean water. This would be a good place >to wear rubber or latex gloves too. Wear old clothes. Be careful. > >Some parts stores will test your charging system and battery for free. >Overcharging used to be fairly common, with relay type voltage regulators. >The contacts would stick and overcharge the battery. It is less common with >transistorized regulators, but it can happen. In which case you should detect a strong odor of sulfur from several feet downwind, even with the hood closed. It's dangerous-overcharging to that extent can literally cause the battery to explode. If the sides of the battery are puffed out, don't remove the caps. Just take the car to an alternator shop and let them handle it. Dan > >Earle > >"Jacob_T" <jacob.thaler@gmail.com> wrote in message >news:1163627444.891781.289200@h54g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... >> >> The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe >> it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it >> said 12.6 volts. >> >> On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: >> > Jacob_T wrote: >> > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss >of regulation (overcharge) or >> > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery >> > or dead cell. >> > >> > How old is the battery? >> > >> > -- >> > DougW >> |
Re: battery
On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:30:01 -0700, "Earle Horton"
<el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote: >Check it with the car running and with it off. The first battery in my Jeep >lasted eleven years, and the battery in my Honda is going on eight. Steam >or vapor is usually a result of over-charging, not the battery's fault, or a >shorted cell, which is. Check the water level, and refill each cell with >distilled water to the level marked inside. Wear eye protection, and don't >approach the battery if it is steaming or appears hot. If any electrolyte >has bubbled out, wash it off with clean water. This would be a good place >to wear rubber or latex gloves too. Wear old clothes. Be careful. > >Some parts stores will test your charging system and battery for free. >Overcharging used to be fairly common, with relay type voltage regulators. >The contacts would stick and overcharge the battery. It is less common with >transistorized regulators, but it can happen. In which case you should detect a strong odor of sulfur from several feet downwind, even with the hood closed. It's dangerous-overcharging to that extent can literally cause the battery to explode. If the sides of the battery are puffed out, don't remove the caps. Just take the car to an alternator shop and let them handle it. Dan > >Earle > >"Jacob_T" <jacob.thaler@gmail.com> wrote in message >news:1163627444.891781.289200@h54g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... >> >> The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe >> it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it >> said 12.6 volts. >> >> On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: >> > Jacob_T wrote: >> > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss >of regulation (overcharge) or >> > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery >> > or dead cell. >> > >> > How old is the battery? >> > >> > -- >> > DougW >> |
Re: battery
On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:30:01 -0700, "Earle Horton"
<el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote: >Check it with the car running and with it off. The first battery in my Jeep >lasted eleven years, and the battery in my Honda is going on eight. Steam >or vapor is usually a result of over-charging, not the battery's fault, or a >shorted cell, which is. Check the water level, and refill each cell with >distilled water to the level marked inside. Wear eye protection, and don't >approach the battery if it is steaming or appears hot. If any electrolyte >has bubbled out, wash it off with clean water. This would be a good place >to wear rubber or latex gloves too. Wear old clothes. Be careful. > >Some parts stores will test your charging system and battery for free. >Overcharging used to be fairly common, with relay type voltage regulators. >The contacts would stick and overcharge the battery. It is less common with >transistorized regulators, but it can happen. In which case you should detect a strong odor of sulfur from several feet downwind, even with the hood closed. It's dangerous-overcharging to that extent can literally cause the battery to explode. If the sides of the battery are puffed out, don't remove the caps. Just take the car to an alternator shop and let them handle it. Dan > >Earle > >"Jacob_T" <jacob.thaler@gmail.com> wrote in message >news:1163627444.891781.289200@h54g2000cwb.googleg roups.com... >> >> The battery is about 2-3 years old maybe, i don't know for sure, maybe >> it could be time to get a new one, huh. When I checked the voltage it >> said 12.6 volts. >> >> On Nov 15, 1:09 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: >> > Jacob_T wrote: >> > > What would cause a car battery to steam while running?low water, loss >of regulation (overcharge) or >> > the sytem trying to charge a very dead battery >> > or dead cell. >> > >> > How old is the battery? >> > >> > -- >> > DougW >> |
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all snipped
A reminder to everyone! Just also remember to WASH YOUR HANDS after dealing with a battery. I had the unpleasant experience a few years ago of having to make a roadside repair that required disconnecting the battery and then reconnecting it. (Speedometer cable came loose...it was an old Dodge Dart, not a Jeep, but I never liked going under the dash with everything live) I used some "Goop", wiped my hands on whatever was around (paper towels), but no water or soap. After getting underway, I lit a cigarette (I think...I smoked in those days) or just touched my lips with my unwashed hand. About an hour later, my lips began to burn like hell! The small amount of acid picked up from the top of the battery didn't bother the rough skin on my hands, but it sure did a number on my lips! Soap and water gets rid of it just fine. Best Regards, DAve |
Re: battery
all snipped
A reminder to everyone! Just also remember to WASH YOUR HANDS after dealing with a battery. I had the unpleasant experience a few years ago of having to make a roadside repair that required disconnecting the battery and then reconnecting it. (Speedometer cable came loose...it was an old Dodge Dart, not a Jeep, but I never liked going under the dash with everything live) I used some "Goop", wiped my hands on whatever was around (paper towels), but no water or soap. After getting underway, I lit a cigarette (I think...I smoked in those days) or just touched my lips with my unwashed hand. About an hour later, my lips began to burn like hell! The small amount of acid picked up from the top of the battery didn't bother the rough skin on my hands, but it sure did a number on my lips! Soap and water gets rid of it just fine. Best Regards, DAve |
Re: battery
all snipped
A reminder to everyone! Just also remember to WASH YOUR HANDS after dealing with a battery. I had the unpleasant experience a few years ago of having to make a roadside repair that required disconnecting the battery and then reconnecting it. (Speedometer cable came loose...it was an old Dodge Dart, not a Jeep, but I never liked going under the dash with everything live) I used some "Goop", wiped my hands on whatever was around (paper towels), but no water or soap. After getting underway, I lit a cigarette (I think...I smoked in those days) or just touched my lips with my unwashed hand. About an hour later, my lips began to burn like hell! The small amount of acid picked up from the top of the battery didn't bother the rough skin on my hands, but it sure did a number on my lips! Soap and water gets rid of it just fine. Best Regards, DAve |
Re: battery
Disposable latex gloves should be in your toolbox.
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Disposable latex gloves should be in your toolbox.
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Disposable latex gloves should be in your toolbox.
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Re: battery
If you could port it into you carburetor you might improve your mileage. :-)
"clay" < wrote in message... > What could be bad about hydrogen gas leaking under your hood? *g* > > Earle Horton wrote: >> Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way. >> >> Earle >> >> "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message >> news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... >>> Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. >>> >>> -- >>> JimG >>> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI >>> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R >>> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines >>> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA >>> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks >>> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries >>> >>> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp >>> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear >>> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys >>> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >>> Warn X8000i >>> >>> "Jacob_T" wrote in message... >>> > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? >>> > >>> >>> >> >> |
Re: battery
If you could port it into you carburetor you might improve your mileage. :-)
"clay" < wrote in message... > What could be bad about hydrogen gas leaking under your hood? *g* > > Earle Horton wrote: >> Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way. >> >> Earle >> >> "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message >> news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... >>> Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. >>> >>> -- >>> JimG >>> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI >>> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R >>> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines >>> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA >>> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks >>> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries >>> >>> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp >>> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear >>> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys >>> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >>> Warn X8000i >>> >>> "Jacob_T" wrote in message... >>> > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? >>> > >>> >>> >> >> |
Re: battery
If you could port it into you carburetor you might improve your mileage. :-)
"clay" < wrote in message... > What could be bad about hydrogen gas leaking under your hood? *g* > > Earle Horton wrote: >> Heh, put a real voltmeter on it. This is bad, by the way. >> >> Earle >> >> "JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message >> news:8sK6h.5478$Ka1.6@news01.roc.ny... >>> Over charging... check the alternator output voltage. >>> >>> -- >>> JimG >>> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI >>> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R >>> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines >>> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA >>> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks >>> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries >>> >>> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp >>> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear >>> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys >>> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >>> Warn X8000i >>> >>> "Jacob_T" wrote in message... >>> > What would cause a car battery to steam while running? >>> > >>> >>> >> >> |
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