1970 Chevy Monte Carlo Starter problems.

3,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESUSFREAKD2
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I tested my alternator and it's good but my batt. is always losing it's charge. It's an new old batt.
Jan 5, 2008 at 9:50 AM
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MERLIN2021
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I don't know what a new old batt is? Use a hydrometer to test the battery! This will tell you if there is a bad cell...
Jan 5, 2008 at 10:08 AM
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JESUSFREAKD2
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[quote:393fa96e87="merlin2021"]I don't know what a new old batt is? Use a hydrometer to test the battery! This will tell you if there is a bad cell...[/quote:393fa96e87]
What I meant was that it's an old batt. but it's new in my car. It hasn't been used so it was just sitting around. I think it might be bad.
Jan 7, 2008 at 3:12 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Not to mention it may not be the right one for your car? Loosen the money belt, get a brand spankin new battery!
Jan 7, 2008 at 7:17 AM
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