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VWfiend78
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 Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2025 6:17 pm Post subject: 1968 squareback battery problem |
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| Question here , I had an old battery that went dead , it was an ACDelco group 42 and I replaced it with a 26r. Now tha car started right up but sounds weird like the starter is spinning too much or whining I guess you could say . Seams to start with a lot less cranks too . Like too fast if you will if that makes sense . Any ideas? Maybe sticking ignition switch?Thanks |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 10:56 am Post subject: Re: 1968 squareback battery problem |
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| VWfiend78 wrote: |
| Question here , I had an old battery that went dead , it was an ACDelco group 42 and I replaced it with a 26r. Now tha car started right up but sounds weird like the starter is spinning too much or whining I guess you could say . Seams to start with a lot less cranks too . Like too fast if you will if that makes sense . Any ideas? Maybe sticking ignition switch?Thanks |
Maybe the difference is having a new battery vs having an almost dead one that you just got used to. I run an AC Delco top and side post battery in my own car. I can't remember the group number though, but I also have a couple of side post vehicles (GM's) around here which allows me to move it around and keep it charged. 
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biffidum
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| Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 squareback battery problem |
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| I'm assuming your vehicle is all 12V... |
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VWfiend78
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2025 11:22 am Post subject: Re: 1968 squareback battery problem |
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| Yes 12v |
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gt1953
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2025 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 squareback battery problem |
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Is the starter releasing??
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VWfiend78
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2025 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 squareback battery problem |
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| Yes it starts but seems like it is maybe atuck on for a second after so it whines , if that makes sense . |
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