Have a new R-59 (repro) which was shipped dry. The instructions state to activate the battery: fill it with Acid, let it sit for 2 hours, and then charge it 8-12 hours at 4-10 amps.
Question: The owner of my local parts house, a real old timer who likes our old cars, told me to forget the charging step, that this only warms up the battery. He suggested filling, let it sit for 2 hours, drop it in the car and let the alternator take over.
If I can save the overnight charging at a station where they may not follow instructions, wipe of the labeling etc, I would rather do so. Will his process work and produce a healthy battery? Any down side to this?
Thanks Joel 67
Question: The owner of my local parts house, a real old timer who likes our old cars, told me to forget the charging step, that this only warms up the battery. He suggested filling, let it sit for 2 hours, drop it in the car and let the alternator take over.
If I can save the overnight charging at a station where they may not follow instructions, wipe of the labeling etc, I would rather do so. Will his process work and produce a healthy battery? Any down side to this?
Thanks Joel 67
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