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#16 Post by John_Heard » Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:56 pm

You've got to have a 4 wheeler or a golf cart to tow! Besides can't tow it to the staging lanes even if I did have one per the rules. But yes, if you've got one you can tow on the return road. Didn't they say you couldn't on the return road last year?

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#17 Post by Mike Peters » Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:12 pm

Beyond wrote:You've got to have a 4 wheeler or a golf cart to tow! Besides can't tow it to the staging lanes even if I did have one per the rules. But yes, if you've got one you can tow on the return road. Didn't they say you couldn't on the return road last year?
Don't know buddy. I've had my butt planted in the stands. All I know is the rules on the web page and assuming they're the gospel, give or take a few words here and there. :wink:

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#18 Post by Racer704 » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:53 pm

Hey I still run all my neon lights and my air lift system too.... 16 volts works well with my flame throwers on my headers but its hell on the paint...just look its still on fire...
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#19 Post by John_Heard » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:56 pm

I know some of you guys would like to know this data...

Powermaster 16v battery weighs in at 46 lbs, removal of the alternator and brackets was worth 11lbs off the nose.

Important note: When charging the voltage is just under 19 volts, so electronic gear should be disconnected while that process is going on. Glad I read the manual, a rarity for me!

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#20 Post by Racer704 » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:44 am

I have to say we have forgot to take the charger off before and ran the engine with no problems...but this doesnt mean that you wont. Most companys in the racing aftermarket hael there products 16 volt ready Charged the battery is close to 17 volts....
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#21 Post by John_Heard » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:11 pm

Just finished up the plumbing work and fired up the fuel pump to check for leaks... Wow, you ought to hear that thing whine compared to what it sounded like on 12v hahaha.. That baby's got some pressure now!!! :twisted:

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#22 Post by Mike Peters » Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:51 am

Keep us updated on the results if you go testing before the 21st. If not, hopefully I'll be down there to see firsthand and then you don't have to tell anyone else. :lol: :smt077

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#23 Post by partsmore » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:15 pm

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#24 Post by John_Heard » Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:52 am

Hmm 7 posts and every one of them are ads for your battery's "Partsmore". Typically I have nothing against our forum members posting things like this, as long as they are regular forum members, a personal friend, or are paying me $$$$. In other words, you're quickly wearing out your welcome here... Do you get my point?

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#25 Post by Mike Peters » Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:59 am

John, I think your patience is deserving of a free battery from "partsmore". Let's see.........7 ads at $75 per ad........hmmmmmm.........come to think of it, you're deserving of 2 batteires and I can find a home for the second one!!!! :smt111

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#26 Post by DriveWFO » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:20 am

Yeah, I need one too.

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#27 Post by Racer704 » Tue Oct 10, 2006 6:13 pm

Ok send me 1 also what the HEY
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#28 Post by Racer704 » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:57 pm

Hey John did you ever get that FREE battery?
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#29 Post by John_Heard » Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:25 pm

Nope, and I could use a spare too...

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#30 Post by partsmore » Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:37 pm

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