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cold starting, squeeky fan belt, and things that go bump in the morning 120-130 1966

posted by  someone claiming to be flup on  Thu Feb 3 08:16 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Okay, I don't live in a cold climate where I have to worry about breaking my key off in the ignition, but I have hear stories where the battery gets almost frozen, but still has enough power stored to start the engine and once the engine starts chargin normally, the battery qucikly heats up in the places that aren't frozen and explodes... it sounds like this is what is happening to you. Two options if this is the case - 1. Buy a Starved Lead Acid battery (Exide Orbital is a good example) 2. Get a battery heater and plug your car in at night to keep stuff from freezing.

To rule out the alternator, hook up a voltmeter to the car while it is running - you should get a voltage no less than 13.3 and no more than around 15.

Good luck!!

-Flup






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