<VV> Battery

[Mark Durham]

Frank, the battery I purchased from Sears, a Diehard, came both ways, so I
got one with the + towards the front of the car and towards the engine, and
the - to the aft and inward too. Fits perfect. Cables just fit. I put a can
of oil behind it.
Mark Durham

On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Frank Ness <aircoolvair at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> I have a question about the 51R. Doesn't that put the battery terminals in
> the
> wrong place? Shouldn't the posts be outboard, not inboard (closer to the
> engine)? Just wondering.
>
> Regards,
> Frank
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Chris & Bill Strickland <lechevrier at earthlink.net>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Sent: Sat, October 16, 2010 2:50:57 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Battery
>
>
> >>The 51R seems to be the general one of choice. I looked at them today and
> was
> >>wondering if a smaller battery would be good to use.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
> Outside physical size has little to do with electrical size when you are
> comparing apples (old tech) to oranges (new tech) -- there is a reason
> the 51R is the battery of choice -- it works!
>
> >>what [are] the amps [a Delco Generator] puts out?
> >>
>
> Maximum possible, or normal operation -- it is controlled by the
> regulator -- generators can easily exceed their "normal" 30 amps or so,
> for perhaps brief periods..
>
> >>I am having charging problems (over charging battery).
> >>
>
> Typically this is a regulator issue, but generators can be a bit
> complicated when things get out of whack.
>
> >>I was told it was the voltage regulator.
> >>
>
> Perhaps by a certified automotive electrician?  The mailman?  Your
> wife?  Some email list or forum?
>
> >> It is putting out 15 whatevers and should only be around 12?
> >>
>
> Those "whatevers" are called Volts.  Regulating them is what the voltage
> regulator does.  15 volts is a bit high. Normally one wants 13.8-14.2
> from a running, charging, well-regulated vehicle.  18 volts would be high.
>
> Your 15 volts shouldn't be a battery killer unless it has been going on
> a long time and has "boiled the battery dry" or caused other long term
> damage.  Twelve volts is normal static battery voltage, but a charged
> battery in good condition may show 13.2 or so -- engine off, turn the
> headlights on to dissipate this excess charge -- a good battery should
> be able to hold 12 volts with the headlights on for a good while.
>
> But, frankly, since there seems to be a problem knowing that 15 is volts
> instead of "whatevers",  I would like to respectfully suggest that you
> seek additional outside help, in person, either from knowledgeable
> friends or professionals.  Even if you have to pay for it, such help
> will be highly cost effective, and, if you are allowed to pay attention,
> it could be educational.
>
> Bill Strickland
>
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