Battery Overflow, Guess I found the root cause for the hell hole rust... |
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Battery Overflow, Guess I found the root cause for the hell hole rust... |
Nozzle |
Apr 1 2010, 07:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 6-November 08 From: Lexington Park, Maryland Member No.: 9,725 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like my repaired battery tray and hell hole were christened by my new battery based on the white residue and light rust forming in the tray. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
From what I’ve read in posts, I’m thinking voltage regulator and/or alternator as a probable cause. Any words of wisdom for someone new to electrical system troubleshooting and battery acid damage control? |
tradisrad |
Apr 1 2010, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
This is the age old problem with the 914 battery location. "in the day" battery acid ate through the fuel lines and caused fires and the rusted hell hole.
These days most people like to use the Optima battery-no leaking. It's worth the extra $$. |
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