<VV> batteries discharging - starter cable shorting ?

[Tony Underwood]

At 05:27 hours 09/13/2006, Frank DuVal wrote:

>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.


Also note that the earlies used a "condom" over the heater hose to 
prevent this from happening.   Is the rubber sheath still in place on 
the heater hose?


tony..