Posted by Bob21 Martin on January 05, 2017 at 09:11:23 from (173.191.53.92):
I've had my 806 diesel for about 27 years and gone through about 6, 6 volt batteries in that time. I use Epsom Salt in them about once a year. When they go out it's the same - I can charge them to 12.6 volts or a little higher, but they will only click the solenoid. I change them out, the new ones show a 12.6 volt charge at 100 % and kick the engine over for the next six or so years.
My brother also has an 806 diesel and in 12 years has gone through one set a year (2-6volts). We can charge each to 6 volts or the pair strapped to 12.6/12.8 volts and they won't do anything but click the solenoid. I know he has a problem with that tractor and he has put a trickle/solar job on it to keep the batteries up, but there's still a problem. New batteries kick it over, just like mine.
The question is when a battery charges to the 12.6/12.8 volt which is 100% on the charger, does that mean the battery is good and we should look else where for the problem? That voltage is on the old batteries going out that don't work and the new ones coming in that do.
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