<VV> Battery

[J R Read]

The modern batteries, even if they are smaller, have as much or more CCAs 
than the ones from the '60s.  If you do not use the Vair in the winter (like 
most of us), that is not really an issue.

YEP, you need to repair or replace the regulator.  The 15 Amps is possibly 
what cooked your battery.  You might see 14 right after start-up, but that 
should drop within a few (5 or so) minutes to somewhere in the 12 to 13 
range.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Nelson" <a78coupe at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 11:42 PM
Subject: <VV> Battery


I have read allot about what kind of battery to use in my 62. 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. Cranking power and such would of 
course need to be good enough to run the car. Also I have a Delco Generator 
what is the amps it puts out? I am having charging problems (over charging 
battery). I was told it was the voltage regulator. It is putting out 15 
whatevers and should only be around 12? Any help is really appreciated
Thanks



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