In a message dated 96-03-14 20:58:49 EST, rdonahue@holli.com (Robert J.
Donahue) writes:
>I've heard a rumor that the newer low maintenance "sealed" batteries are
>harder to charge, and are not interchangable with the old "vented" type.
>Supposedly, the new cars run a slightly higher voltage to force the battery
>to
>take more charging current. If this is true, it sounds like these newer
>batteries would be especially bad candidates for use on old "generator"
cars.
>Has anybody out there successfully used one on an old car? These new
>batteries
>tend to keep their acid inside and that would be a great advantage on a
>treasured LBC one is trying to preserve. If there are no replies, I will
>research the subject and post the results.
>
>
I've been using sealed batts in my As and Bs for years and have no probems,
all my cars are generator fed...
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