Re: The Case of the Petulant Packard
Posted by HH56 On 2012/12/31 13:02:56
If you do wind up needing a battery, one thing I have become a firm believer in is a battery tender. I've had one for a long time but didn't reliably use it while the car sat for months. Probably why my last battery died prematurely earlier this year. Now I am trying to remember to keep the car plugged in. Seems to work as I went out this morning and after two months without starting, turned on the electric fuel pump for a few seconds, mashed the pedal a couple of times and the car fired right up. Good starter action and no sign of a low or distressed battery.
The one I have is by Schumacher, has a trickle output and turns itself on and off as needed to keep the battery topped off. I mounted mine permanently to the tray but like all my other "mods" is easily removed with a couple of screws.
Several brands are available for 6 or 12 volt batteries. Many come with the typical clips for the post for temp use or the terminals for permanent mount.
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The one I have is by Schumacher, has a trickle output and turns itself on and off as needed to keep the battery topped off. I mounted mine permanently to the tray but like all my other "mods" is easily removed with a couple of screws.
Several brands are available for 6 or 12 volt batteries. Many come with the typical clips for the post for temp use or the terminals for permanent mount.
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