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Dravo
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USA
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Posted - 04/24/2008 :  5:28:24 PM  Show Profile  Visit Dravo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Two years ago we replaced the 2 batteries on an 01 Thomas ER/Cat because they were hot, bubbling and swollen. Now it's happening again. What should we check to cure this problem?

origcharger
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United States
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Posted - 04/24/2008 :  6:03:30 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
First thing is to measure the voltage across the battery with engine running.
Operating; Seven T444Es, One MaxxForce 7, One VT365, Four DT466s, One E-450 6.0 and one Mercedes in a C2.
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Thomasbus24
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USA
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Posted - 04/25/2008 :  02:17:13 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yupp...sounds like the typical over-charge.
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IBTMech
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USA
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Posted - 04/25/2008 :  5:23:17 PM  Show Profile  Visit IBTMech's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Anything over 14.5 volts is bad news for batteries.
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years.
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