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If the engine turns over at anything close to a "normal" speed then the
battery is strong enough and not the problem. You can prime the engine by
operating the flipper on the lift pump or by holding the decompression
levers while running the starter.
The decompression levers are also a way to pre
Keep in mind that the AGMs require somewhat different charging characteristics.
Gels are more of a “drop-in” solution.
Since “marine how-tos” were quoted here not so long ago, I would suggest
visiting that site and doing a bit of reading there. He has plenty of info,
both plus and minus about t
Peter,
Your problem is very likely a very small leak in your fuel system. Your starter
turns until the system is primed and it will stay fine for few hours, but then
air gets in again.
I experienced this problem before, my leak was at the secondary fuel filter.
yanmar 2 GM20F
Bruno Lachance
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Nice, they do seem the cost effective way to go.
In your experience do weak batteries make diesels hard to start. Two weekends
after sitting all week the starter turns but there is no ignition but there is
smoke. Finally on the 4th time it starts and has no issues the rest of the day
and no smo
I also use flooded. I only use Delco Voyager batteries. They seem to be a
favorite of professional bass fishermen.
I get 7-8 years service life for about $110 a battery.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
On Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 8:37 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
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AGM can and will still off gas and overheat so for the most part they carry
similar safety concerns as flooded batteries. Their biggest safety
advantage is that they are "non-spillable" but really, if they spilled
would it be such that anyone, most of all kids, would be exposed?
Josh
On Sun, Sep
Thanks Doug. Mine are under the aft quarter berth. Just thinking of the
safety of this with kids etc back there.
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I'm using AGM's only because of the location. House batteries are under
the saloon floor, and sit at an angle.
Doug Mountjoy
sv Rebecca Leah
1988 C&C landfall 39
Port Orchard, WA
On Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 6:29 PM Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List <
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> Anyone still use fl
I use flooded. I'm not convinced that the complications and cost of
alternatives are justified. Four Trojan T-105RE
Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Sun, Sep 22, 2019, 9:29 PM Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List <
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> Anyone still use flooded batteri
Anyone still use flooded batteries. Looking to replace 3 weak batteries that
are causing engine startng issues.
Are the AGM or Gel batteries worth the $$ s.
Thanks in advance.
Peter CowenhovenBranford CTLandfall 35
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Posted to blog - A solution to table leaves which don’t stay securely in the up
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Dave
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This is what I have. It's a lightweight construction made of wood. It's
large, so great for the tropics. There are two small semitransparent
"skylights" so I can peek at the sails while underway. The solar panels are
screwed onto the roof at the back. Th
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