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Posted 2/8/2010 1:13:47 AM


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The ones that are taking a charge have you load tested them yet?

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Posted 2/7/2010 9:34:30 PM
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A while back I posted about the Ford 7000 I was thinking about buying, well anyways the batteries that were in it were dead, so I swapped them out to be able to start it and after closer inspection (bulged sides) popped the tops off and realized they were frozen. I let em sit inside the shop for 3 weeks in the heat, then figured what the heck let's see if they'll even take a charge. So far 2 of 3 seem to be taking a charge and haven't tried the 3rd one yet. After thawing out they seemed to be pretty low so I topped em off with water and they've been charging. What are the actual chances of them being ok? The stickers on the side show they were bought new in the end of 07, but I'm sure that means nothing once they've froze. Would be nice to save 'em if I can.

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