Hey,
I did some searching around here and tried my luck at the local interstate battery distributor. They had "econo" batteries for 35 bucks each. I picked up 2 Group 31 batteries. To make them fit the box I had to remove 2 of the nut/bolts that hold the shield on the back of the battery box (I have the plastic battery box).
Once that was complete I cut some wood to wedge them in there firmly.
Thing starts like a champ now. For 70 bucks plus tax it was definitely worth it.
I would like to thank George for giving me a set of batteries that lasted me from apirl till now. They weren't supposed to be as permanent as I made them but they finally gave up in the cold.
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Next I have to figure out if my manifold heater is working. Sure doesn't seem to help starting in the cold. I know the pump "runs" aka makes noise, draws power. I was reading up on how to check it and decided I will pull the spark plug and see if I can see a mist of fuel and spark form the plug.
I did some searching around here and tried my luck at the local interstate battery distributor. They had "econo" batteries for 35 bucks each. I picked up 2 Group 31 batteries. To make them fit the box I had to remove 2 of the nut/bolts that hold the shield on the back of the battery box (I have the plastic battery box).
Once that was complete I cut some wood to wedge them in there firmly.
Thing starts like a champ now. For 70 bucks plus tax it was definitely worth it.
I would like to thank George for giving me a set of batteries that lasted me from apirl till now. They weren't supposed to be as permanent as I made them but they finally gave up in the cold.
Before:
After:
Next I have to figure out if my manifold heater is working. Sure doesn't seem to help starting in the cold. I know the pump "runs" aka makes noise, draws power. I was reading up on how to check it and decided I will pull the spark plug and see if I can see a mist of fuel and spark form the plug.
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