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As usual, I did too many things at once, so I don't really know what happened.
First, I tested voltage everywhere in the system, and found no difference that
would indicate a bad connection.
And I retarded the spark, not really expecting for that to have much effect.
Then I charged the battery with a trickle charger. I got 13.18v across the +/-
battery terminals, but 12.65v from the battery + to everywhere around the
engine. ?? But only for a while. A few minutes later, I got 13.18v everywhere
around the engine - all grounds connected properly.
So I disconnected the charger, which showed a full charge. With no charger
attached, I still get 13.18v from the battery to all grounds. Of course, with
voltage that high (and the spark retarded), the car started instantly. It
fired so quickly that I don't even know if the starter struggled to turn it
over.
I will have to let the engine cool before I can see if it will revert to the
previous condition.
Does this sound like a sick battery that will hold a charge for only a short
time? Water it topped up.
Michael Rowe
'74 Bugeyed Midget
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>As usual, I did too many things at once, so I don't
really
know what happened. First, I tested voltage everywhere in the system, and
found no difference that would indicate a bad connection.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>And I retarded the spark, not really expecting for that
to
have much effect. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Then I charged the battery with a trickle charger.
I
got 13.18v across the +/- battery terminals, but 12.65v from the battery + to
everywhere around the engine. ?? But only for a while. A few
minutes later, I got 13.18v everywhere around the engine - all grounds
connected properly.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>So I disconnected the charger, which showed a full
charge. With no charger attached, I still get 13.18v from the battery
to all grounds. Of course, with voltage that high (and the spark
retarded), the car started instantly. It fired so quickly that I don't
even know if the starter struggled to turn it over.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I will have to let the engine cool before I can see
if it will revert to the previous condition.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Does this sound like a sick battery that will hold a
charge for only a short time? Water it topped up.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN
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