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Date:         Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:22:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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Mike wrote:
>  That was obviously a worn-out or incorrect clamp.  Replacing it is the
> only proper fix. Your 'shim' is not a good idea, but it did work for you.
> That doesn't make it 'right' or even a good idea to recommend to others
> as a good way to make a quick fix.


Well, this was on the car when I bought it and, would you believe, when
I replaced the battery all was well.  The cables and clamps were fine
and of the correct size.  All I can think of is that the DPO must have
honed that one terminal down to undersize.  Who knows?


Mike
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