everstart deep cycle battery??

[texas_whaler]

Hey guys!! My battery is 3/4 full and while trying to crank my motor, the battery wires get too hot and start smoking...Please forgive my ignorance, but wasup wid dat?? Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

I don't think that is a battery problem, TW. I think it is either your wiring or your starter circuit.<br /><br />Did this just start after working right or is this a new installation?

 

[self taut]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

TW <br /><br /> I'm with JB on this although i am leaning twards the starting circut.

 

[rc581]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

definatly check all your connections and make sure they are all clean and tight

 

[cuzner]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

Neverstart? does'nt sound like a battery issue yet.... but I bought one a couple of years ago and and it was shot after 1 season.<br /><br /><br /> Jim

 

[MichaelMullis]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

I had the same problem. Got rid of the cables with the ends that fit on wingnut part of post and got a good set of auto clamp type. Problem solved, motor spins right up now.

 

[texas_whaler]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

yeah this is a new problem just this season!! I will check all connections and replace the ends as well...The battery pretty much went dead after about five minutes of trying to crank the motor..I may need to go ahead and get a new battery too!!

 

[Richok]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

You might try recharging the battery and get a load test done on it before you get rid of it. It may be like the other guys say, connections or starter circuit. Just a cost saving thought.

 

[jtexas]

Re: everstart deep cycle battery??

If you cranked for five minutes, your starter motor may have overheated, which could have caused it to try to draw more current than it should, which might have caused the cables to heat up. I think you have to give the starter a chance to cool a little after 30 or 45 seconds of cranking. I'd go ahead and replace those wires now.<br /><br />If the battery is less than a year old, you might as well take it back to wallyworld & get a new one for free. They never do any kind of test on those batts, just say, "when did you buy it? Well, okay then, go ahead and get another one."