Low battery?

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tdicke

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My GCBC has been sitting for about three weeks. I went to go fly today and the starer motor would run but the bendix would not engage. Does that sound like, a low battery? I was thinking I would get a battery minder to keep the battery charged when I don't fly.
 
Just the electric clock in mine will run the battery down in a couple of weeks. I have an inexpensive battery minder that I bought from Harbor Freight that I hook up periodically.

I use some other ones that are better, but still only around $20 that will charge to peak, then go on maintain. I have these on a boat and a "classic" car that don't get used much. They have a pig tail that attaches to the battery with a plug that can disconnect about halfway to the charger. That allows you to leave it hooked to the battery, but connect and disconnect quickly. I have used this type for years on boats and cars and they really keep the battery in top shape.

Dale
 
My starter on my o-235 does the same from time to time. A shot of silicon lube (check your starter for the correct lube for yours) does the trick.

Bill
 
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