[AT] Battery Life?

[Robert L. Holtzer]

The corrosion problem is interesting.  My experience has been similar -- 
some do, some don't.  Some do in spite of treating with anti-corrosive.  So 
far I've not been able to determine why this happens.  Similar problem on 
my 1996 F250 and Thunderbird.  One corrodes and the other doesn't!

Bob Holtzer

At 09:07 AM 11/21/2004 -0600, you wrote:
>As Cecil stated, it seems to depend on the vehicle or machine the battery is
>installed in just how long the battery lasts. The only time I take a battery
>out of any of mine is if I need it to start a grain auger engine or one of
>the other machines currently in storage minus a battery of their own.
>Batteries seem to do fine even in our frigid Sask. winters. I'll usually put
>a small charger on them at some point through their winter storage.
>Some seem to be very subject to corrosion of the posts while others stay as
>clean as new for the life of the battery, not sure why.
>I usually complain if I don't get seven years out of a battery. My current
>record is the Honda 250 ATC I bought used last year. Its a 1986 model sold
>in 87 and still has the original battery.
>
>Ralph in Sask.
>http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Rob Gray <Robgray at epix.net>
>To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 7:28 AM
>Subject: [AT] Battery Life?
>
>
> > I find that new batteries on my 8N (12 volt converted system) only last
> > about 2 years. I just had to buy a new battery yesterday, and they ain't
> > cheap. Does anyone have any things they do to make their tractor
> > batteries last longer,
>
>
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