Recent content by AlanD

Well my 6v Sam's battery (Energizer) lasted five years before it died; and I keep it on a Battery Tender maintainer 24/7. Before using the maintainer, I would get about three years before they started to die. I know this topic comes up for debate now and then, so I'll post this info just FYI...

Has anybody actually had this battery shipped to them from Rural King? I'm wondering if they ship it dry, and if not how do they keep it from leaking acid.

Thanks for the replies. Reason - to make it easier to keep clean and looking good. I was also thinking of powder coating the generator too, but I know I have to keep the electrical connections clear.

Is there any reason why I shouldn't powder coat the water pump? Does the heat become an issue?

I have a typical metal tool cabinet, like a craftsman, with the pull-out drawers. Every so often I need to WD-40 the sliders because the drawers feel gummy and hard to pull out all the way. After WD-40'ing they pull out fine, but it doesn't last. What would be a better spray lubricant that I...

Dumb question - What creates crosshatch, moving in and out as the hone spins?

I'm curious, are you guys relatively new Model A owners or have you had them for many years?

Just checking the consensus here, If you were buying a parts car (not complete and not running) would you just exchange with cash, a Bill of Sale, a Buy-Sell Agreement, or something else I haven't thought of. Thanks for everyone's input.

Ya'll should move further south. Upper 70's today (not rubbing it in)

I'm very interested in this area to the point of almost building a desulfator circuit myself. H.L. - have you tested this battery on a load yet?

That's interesting about the epsom salt procedure. So I starting looking and found several references to this and other methods. Like this procedure, some empty the battery out and replace the fluid with epsom salt and water. Others just add epsom salt water to the fluid, then another replaced...

I guess you missed my comment where I initial thought that heat was the reason it warps. So I was keeping the panel cooler than when wire wheeling. Like many have said, there's nothing better than blasting - I agree. I just need to learn the skills these other guys described - practice...

I must not be skilled. Whats the secret? And I appreciate the above posts and explanations. Peening makes sense.

Ok, I have read many times that sandblasting sheet metal causes it to warp, and I proved it because I did it. But I want to know why it warps. I was always told that it warps because the heat generated in the metal from the sand blasting on it. This is where I loose belief. I was using a small...

Have you heard the ole wives tale (should be called ole mechanics tale since I don't think wives ever did this) of setting a battery on a block of wood so it wont go dead. LOL Tom - I wish I could revive batteries like you do. I've got a couple that are just dead wet lead.