[AT] Rewinch batteries

[k7jdj at aol.com]

I have a 12 year,or so, old Interstate battery in my Case 580K backhoe.  I notice when its cold ( in the 30's) its starting to struggle a bit but still works.  I will need to replace it soon.

Gary
Renton, WA

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike <meulenms at gmx.com>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Mon, Feb 24, 2014 3:33 pm
Subject: Re: [AT] Rewinch batteries


I always thought Interstate made good batteries, although I've never 
owned one. Shows what I know. Are Diehards still good?

Mike M

On 2/24/2014 5:39 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> Well Ed I can't tell you about the Optima batteries as I've never owned one.
> I agree they are too expensive at least for me.  I was offering that tongue
> in
> cheek because folks were throwing out so many alternatives so far removed
> from the original question.  I will tell you this, the next time I EVER buy
> an
> Interstate battery will be because I'm broke down beside the road and that's
> all
> I can get.  I've never been able to get one of them to last more than 3
> years and
> usually not that long.  I'm not talking about neglected batteries either.
> I'm talking
> about putting them in vehicles that are in good condition and driven daily.
> I've NEVER
> had any luck with them.    If you like them and have good luck with them
> more power to you.
> You don't have to worry about me buying up the last one when you need
> another.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edchainsaw at aol.com
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 5:28 PM
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Subject: [AT] Rewinch batteries
>
>
>
> In a message dated 2/22/2014 12:05:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> at-request at lists.antique-tractor.com writes:
>
> Or  spring for one of these.
> http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/products/bluetop
> Very expensive  comparatively but it can be mounted upright or upside down
> or
> sideways.
> It never needs water or acid added and vibration won't hurt  it.
>
> Charlie
>
> I will not buy any more of those pieces of junk   they are pricey  too
> ....   we've had 3  none lasted  a yr...
>
>      have a set of interstates that are just now going bad--  put in service
> on a 2805 massey in 1999...  the went back because  some  helper of mine
> left the key on over the weekend-- that turned into 2  weeks...   we only
> use
> the tractor to run our grain vac  so its  not an everyday runner...
>
>
>
>
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