<VV> batteries discharging - starter cable shorting ?

[Frank DuVal]

I have even seen this "glow in the dark" heater hose at a Corvair show!

Absolutely this is #1 to check when an early battery is dead.

Even a few layers of duct (k) tape on the solenid terminal will help, at 
least until it falls off. Even though it is not stock, always put 
something on the hose or terminal to keep them separated on an early 
model. Note the late models learned from the earlies and used a hose 
hanger in this location.

Frank DuVal


J R Read_HML wrote:

> Yes, Charles - I agree.... WARM enough to burn your car to the ground 
> in some cases.
>
> Someone suggested the heater hose against the starter solenoid and 
> THAT could very well be the cause in this case.  If so... more than 
> one Vair has met it's permanent demise with that as the cause.  Just 
> think about that nice red (like your toaster) wire running through 
> that 3 or 4 feet of plastic.  Makes you want to run to the garage 
> RIGHT NOW and make sure nothing is touching in that area.  PS... be 
> sure to use proper jacking techniques.  Oh - you might want to look 
> before it goes onto the jack stands.
>