[AT] Winch Battery

[Bo Hinch]

Amen

Bo Hinch in s/w Louisiana


On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 1:48 PM, <rlgoss at twc.com> wrote:

> I suspect that it's related to "McGiver" repair versus warranty service,
> Phil.  I grew up as a shade-tree mechanic on a small farm where we had to
> find a cheap fast solution to our problems so we could keep the machines
> running. That philosophy runs counter to what is necessary in warranty
> service where every repair procedure has an approved technique for
> correction that allows two things to happen: 1) the unit goes back into
> service and won't come back to the shop for the same problem, and 2)
> Reimbursement from the company will cover the parts and labor.  The result
> is that our labor force has lost the hands-on ability to repair things.
>  'Nuff said.  End of sermon.
>
>
> Larry
> ---- Phil Vorwerk <pvorwerk at newulmtel.net> wrote:
> > Interesting. We manufacture, among other things, OEM and custom golf cart
> > seats for a couple of golf cart manufacturers, supply a couple dozen
> > distributors for the big 3 (Club Car, EZ-GO, and Yamaha), plus over 550
> > independent golf cart dealers. Through ongoing sales and product
> development
> > I've gotten to know many of the distributors pretty well. Batteries are a
> > major issue with fleet carts when they come off lease from golf courses.
> > Funny how none of the distributors bother with trying this.
> >
> > (If you're curious, check our website www.ucuinc.com )
> >
> > Phil Vorwerk
> > Blizzard Stricken Courtland, MN
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Bo Hinch
> > Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 10:41 AM
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > Subject: Re: [AT] Winch Battery
> >
> > Really don`t want to get into a pissing match , BUT those battery s  are
> > easy to restore using the *EPSON SALT*  method . I recently restored a
> > $3600.00 battery for my electric forklift this way . The battery weights
> > 1780 lbs.
> > Do a google search on ( restoring a battery with epson salt ) . Just my 2
> > cents worth .
> > Bo Hinch in S/W louisiana
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Phil Vorwerk
> > <pvorwerk at newulmtel.net>wrote:
> >
> > > Used batteries out of golf carts are usually pretty used up.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> Maynard
> > > Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 5:31 PM
> > > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > > Subject: Re: [AT] Winch Battery
> > >
> > > I would suggest locating a true deep cycle like used in golf carts, as
> > > opposed to the marine battery.  A local golf cart place here had 12v
> used
> > > batteries that I was able to buy for about $50....  Might be worth
> looking
> > > around.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 10:45 PM, Andy Glines <andyglines at hotmail.com
> > > >wrote:
> > >
> > > > Dave, I might have trouble making your method work.  My trailer is a
> > > front
> > > > loader so the truck must be unhooked from the trailer while winching.
> > >  I'm
> > > > also trying to keep this trailer self-contained so that it can be
> pulled
> > > by
> > > > other trucks.  I think that you can see so pics by following this
> link
> > > >
> http://www.truckconversion.net/forums/members/andyg/albums/andyg-s-nrc/
> > > >
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