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Originally Posted by redmt
I had to replace the Optima Yellow Top in Ron's coupe. It had sat for years and while the battery charges up OK, it wouldn't support a load. It charged and held for a couple weeks but as soon as I put a load on it, it pooped. It will support a very light load.
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That sounds a lot like my trouble. I replaced the batteries this morning and she started right up. I measured the progress of the voltage and things seem to be charging well too.
However, I took it for a ride and warmed up the motor. I pulled into a gas station and shut her down. I tried to go again and the starter did not want to turn over. I teook a reading of the batteries and they had plenty of charge. I do not regret replacing the old batteries - they were 15 years old and had sat for 5, afterall - but I think I may have a loose ground somewhere. In addition, my turn signals are no longer working. Ah yes, Lucas electical...
Thanks for you feedback guys.
Mike