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#41

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Lightweight Starter Batter...

Last post by Shrimps - April 07, 2024, 07:08:08 PM

I recently changed to an Odyssey Extreme PC680. I'm very happy with it. Starts right up every time. I also added a battery cutoff, which gives me peace of mind that there isn't anything draining the battery when it's parked.

Glad to hear you're happy with the Odyssey PC680 as I ended up ordering one last week.  Supposed to be here Thursday.  I have a battery cutoff that I always use when the car is at home which I imagine is how my flooded group 24 battery lasted nearly 14 years.

#42

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Lightweight Starter Batter...

Last post by Red Riley - April 07, 2024, 05:35:51 AM

I used a Braille 15 pound AGM for a couple of years, then went to an 18 pound one when I started having issues with the first one. (my fault)
They seem to last about 3-4 years before they start needing more regular trickle charging. I recently changed to an Odyssey Extreme PC680. I'm very happy with it. Starts right up every time. I also added a battery cutoff, which gives me peace of mind that there isn't anything draining the battery when it's parked.

#43

The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...

Last post by MiniDave - April 04, 2024, 07:24:21 PM

Yes, mine spins faster, no idea what RPM the pump is turning.......

#44

The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...

Last post by 94touring - April 04, 2024, 05:44:30 PM

The new motor already seems quieter.  Otherwise it's not a loud machine really. Figure the ac motor is spinning at 1775rpms and the pulley on the compressor pump is geared down to around 900rpms.  With the belts disconnected the ac motor makes zero noise.   Yours is probably 3250rpms?   

#45

The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...

Last post by MiniDave - April 04, 2024, 05:29:07 PM

Is it quieter now too?

#46

The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...

Last post by 94touring - April 04, 2024, 01:42:10 PM

Forgot to mention I changed the air filters out too.  Only other thing I'd like to do is refresh the valves and associated O rings.  It is very nice having it running in tip top shape and especially having the control box inside the shop with an actual on off switch.

#47

The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...

Last post by 94touring - April 04, 2024, 12:34:26 PM

Oil that came out was pretty clean, but not nearly as clear as the new.  Takes exactly 2 quarts, so I have another 2 quarts out of the gallon on hand whenever it needs changed again.

#48

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Lightweight Starter Batter...

Last post by 94touring - April 04, 2024, 12:22:10 PM

It got a bad cell or something about 2 years in and would randomly die. 

#49

Daves Garage / Re: Racing Green 89 Mini

Last post by MiniDave - April 04, 2024, 10:49:55 AM

Our weather cleared up so I took the green Mini for about a 40 mile run to make sure it's ready for this weekend's 300 mile run to Springfield and home. Before I took off I added a bottle of Heet and filled the tank with fresh non-alcohol premium gas. It ran well so I'm looking forward to our run Sunday.....

#50

The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...

Last post by MiniDave - April 04, 2024, 10:47:27 AM

Look how clean that oil is, you can hardly see the level!

I'm about due to change the oil in mine too, it's 4 years old but I doubt it has all that many hours on it. I should add an hour meter so I can keep track of it.