<VV> boiling battery

[Jim Becker]

You can get simple monitors that plug into a cigarette lighter, for example 
this one:
http://www.amazon.com/INNOVA-3721-Battery-Charging-Monitor/dp/B000EVWDU0
I have one that I got at Radio Shack years ago.  I plug it into whatever 
vehicle I have concerns about.  Mine just has 3 LEDs, no voltage readout. 
It is adequate for this sort of monitoring.

Jim Becker

-----Original Message----- 
From: Smitty
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 3:51 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject:  boiling battery



From: Ken Lundy <klundy at optimum.net>

After running my 64 convertible this morning, I noticed the battery fluid
was boiling over.
I measured the voltage at the battery terminals and got 16.9 volts.
I then tapped on the voltage regulator with a screwdriver handle and the
voltage dropped to 14.6.
Measured again about 10 minutes later and got 12.8.
Should I replace the regulator? Is there anything else that might be causing
this voltage fluctuation?
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Smitty Says;  Ken go to your FLAPS and buy a volt meter.  Put a cigarette
lighter receptacle on it like is common to other plug in items..  Plug it
into your lighter socket and monitor it for a while.  It will tell you when
it is time to bash the regulator again.  Seriously though, it is a nice tool
to have around the shop.

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