Dead

[rocket1]

I would put the battery on a charger and test later with a hydrometer this would confirm all good calls or a weak cell,assuming it is not a sealed battery.

[vern hodgson]

Ok, so thanks to all the tips on where to trouble shoot. I did locate the culprit, put it on battery charger, jumped to six amp charging rate, looked at it ten minutes or so later it was only charging less than two. Hit the starter, turned right over, odd, but a lite bulb flickers on in the old noggin from fifty years ago. I unscrew the cell caps and none of the three cells are in acid. Almost dry cells. Bingo

[Gary WA]

What do I win Vern?

[Corley]

If you boiled off that much battery acid in an A, as little as it is driven, in only two years, you might want to consider lowering the rate of charge. What does your ammeter show while driving?

Just what I think I'd do if it were me. No, actually, I'd switch to 12volts and a decent charge regulation alternator, but that's just me...

[vern hodgson]

Originally Posted by Gary WA

What do I win Vern?

Diamond block

[gustafson]

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not much life left in that battery now, its been boiled and the plates are warped

[Badpuppy]

Originally Posted by vern hodgson

Ok, so thanks to all the tips on where to trouble shoot. I did locate the culprit, put it on battery charger, jumped to six amp charging rate, looked at it ten minutes or so later it was only charging less than two. Hit the starter, turned right over, odd, but a lite bulb flickers on in the old noggin from fifty years ago. I unscrew the cell caps and none of the three cells are in acid. Almost dry cells. Bingo

Oh yeah - check battery level.

[eagle]

Buy a fun projects regulator to replace the original cutout. Can't tell any difference in looks but it will keep your battery in good shape for many years.

[gustafson]

hmmmm, interesting signature.......