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700rpm · 02-29-2012, 09:14 PM

Lubber, I'd suggest starting with the simple and cheap things first. Try a standard type of cutout. Then go from there. I bought a diode but decided the regular cutouts are fine, and have had no troubles in six years with that on my truck. If that doesn't solve it, then take the gen. to a shop and have 'em check it out. That will tell you if it's OK, and it won't cost you much.

If you're like me, we tend to panic and start throwing money at the problem. But I've found that often it's a pretty simple and minor problem, if I just settle down and think about it first. I just went through that drill with an uneven ride. I was sure it was a bent axle. After much anxiety about pulling the rear end and thinking big dollars, it turned out to be a bent wheel. Much easier and cheaper fix.

lubber · 02-29-2012, 09:39 PM

Mike, I'll check that out directly. 700, I'm sure I'm close,thanks for the help.

VWJoe · 03-01-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lubber

I'm thinking about going with the diode type as the one I have now is a" NEW " repop wound type , any opinions?

Lubber,

You can purchase a diode conversion kit for under $10.00 @ any of the parts suppliers (Brattons, Snyders, Macs, etc.) They are easy to retrofit and you won't have to worry about that relay sticking anymore

. The kit comes with instructions for the conversion.

Joe,,,,

02-29-2012, 09:14 PM	#41
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: battery woes Lubber, I'd suggest starting with the simple and cheap things first. Try a standard type of cutout. Then go from there. I bought a diode but decided the regular cutouts are fine, and have had no troubles in six years with that on my truck. If that doesn't solve it, then take the gen. to a shop and have 'em check it out. That will tell you if it's OK, and it won't cost you much. If you're like me, we tend to panic and start throwing money at the problem. But I've found that often it's a pretty simple and minor problem, if I just settle down and think about it first. I just went through that drill with an uneven ride. I was sure it was a bent axle. After much anxiety about pulling the rear end and thinking big dollars, it turned out to be a bent wheel. Much easier and cheaper fix. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

02-29-2012, 09:39 PM	#42
lubber Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: so. cal. desert Posts: 41	Re: battery woes Mike, I'll check that out directly. 700, I'm sure I'm close,thanks for the help.