[DeTomaso] NPC: Losing caps on my battery

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Picked up a replacement cover from Napa, off a core.  Too long but the 
plugs were the right size so I just hacked it into three pieces.

Got my voltmeter out and started her up.
16V at idle.... and climbing.  Hmmm.

I thought for sure I had a newer electronic voltage regulator on there, 
but alas... I did NOT.
Picked up a new one from Napa on my way home (at the same time I got the 
cap).
Put the new regulator on, started her up.
14.5V at idle and 14.5V up to 3 or 4,000 rpm.

I think we got it.  I mean really, it's the only thing that really made 
any sense.  With that said, I also know what Jack said can be true, so 
I'll be keeping an eye on it, though for the most part it's been working 
fine.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1971 Mach I Mustang  [ASA JAY]
1973 Pantera L 5533  [ASASCAT]
    
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JDeRyke at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 10/27/08 10:34:38 AM, asajay at asajay.com writes:
>
>> My ammeter does not appear to show any kind of overcharging, but 
>> we know how reliable a 30 year old ammeter can be.  The only thing 
>> that makes any sense is that the battery is overcharging, but I've 
>> not checked it yet.  I'd like to get another cap for it first.
>
> Get someone to really check the battery. I lost a cap on one in a 
> Ford, and replaced it. It had been starting 'funny'.The next time we 
> were to use that car, I raised the hood and had Judy crank it while I 
> watched the battery. And it was quite a show- the whole side of the 
> OEM battery blew out all over the engine! Charging can generate 
> hydrogen, and a shorted cell can ignite the gas.... I had both. Good 
> luck, Asa- J Deryke
>
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