One quick tip for those who are storing cars for the winter - field mice
love upholstery, wire insulation, etc. and can find a way into the most
tightly sealed building. And old timer gave me this tip a few yaears ago,
and I've never had a problem since. Toss a few Bounce brand fabric softener
sheets on the floor, and a few more under the car. Evidently, the mice
can't stand the smell of the stuff.....though I've never asked one to
confirm. A side bonus is your ride will smell all fresh and clean come
Spring.
Merry Christmas to all!
Mark Sedlack
OROC
Cuyahoga Falls OH
66 1600 http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/
77 280Z http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/Myz.jpg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Walter" <twalter@austin.rr.com>
To: "Robert E. Keen" <rekeen@mtu.edu>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: Batteries on concrete floors
> Bob,
>
> No problem. The "myth" was from the days of hard
> rubber casings. Haven't used those in a long time.
>
> Usually I clean the top of the battery with windex
> to remove any dirt/acid path between the terminals.
>
> Have you already put the roadster into hibernation?
>
> If not: take a look at my old tech tip "Winter Storage"
> http://www.datsun.org/roadster/info/tech_tips/
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom Walter
> Austin, TX.
>
>
>
> Robert E. Keen wrote:
>
> > A while ago a lister sent a request for information on the
> > frequent statement that storing a battery on a concrete floor
> > will cause the battery to be discharged and eventually
> > die permanently.
> >
> > If there was a reply to this question, I must have missed it.
> >
> > Is there any truth to the statement? Thanks.
> > --Bob Keen
> > '68 1600 (being stored for the winter)
> > Chassell, U.P., Michigan
>
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