joeferret Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 For Ferret battery charging i have seen where some use a 24 V trickle charger.................I have 2-12 volt BATTERY TENDER trickle chargers would that be ok???? I would hook each one to each battery to it's own neg and pos terminals....I would not be disconnecting any battery cables.....I would plug both in after each Ferret trip as i would only be driving about every 2 or 3 weeks.... Thanks to all....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 disconnect the leads and use 1 charger per battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Joe, I cant fault you for your enthusiasm but hurry up and slow down. I have offered you my phone number for a chat but haven't had any reply as yet. We have done over just about all our MV 24volt fleet, as I think I have posted elsewhere before, with CTEK 12 volt output 110v input chargers. They have a nice quick disconnect that can be tucked out of sight. We fit a disconnect betwen the two batteries and the job is done. The only modification we have to do is to solder on new larger ring terminals to the charger leads. These are a permanent install on the batteries and apart from fluid checks from time to time we dont have to delve in to get at them. The CTEK units are small and stow away nicely and have a good set of charging lights on the front face and have overcharge protection. Really like them and they are our standard now. Thus far we have fitted the to:- 2 X Bedford MJs Sabre Spartan Stormer M818 FV436 Ferret and many civvy pieces of 12 volt kit ranging from speedboats to tractors. my 2 cents worth R Edited February 11, 2013 by robin craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks Robin: Just trying to get everything ready as i bought the 1954 Ferret today and i have a transporter picking it up wednesday...It will be on a 2000 mile trip they say that will take 5 days to get to me....In researching things i found out there are different ways to do things for the Ferret....Like in the wheel hubs/bevel boxes some have told me they use sae 50 motor oil...EP 75/90 gear oil....EP 80/90 gear oil....Just gear oil...Grease !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and then EP90 gear oil..... Then there is the fluid flywheel some have told me they use sae 30 motor oil....sae 40 motor oil...Hydraulic fluid....Transmission fluid..G4....G5......I just want to do what is right......... Thanks to all.... Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 What you will get is a lot of conflicting information, and you have to be careful. I would recommend Andys site for reference: http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/ Look at "it might help" All I can tell you is what I have put in mine: Engine: A classic Mono-grade Oil - Low detergent - SAE30W (morris lubricants golden film) Gearbox: As above Air cleaner: As above Transfer box + all bevel boxes + Steering boxes: EP90 GL4 grade gear oil Braking system: DOT 4 brake fluid Fluid Fluwheel ISO 10 Hydraulic fluid (Morris Liquimatic No.1) http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=125&product=Liquimatic+No+1+ISO+10+Hydraulic+Oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 if u are driving it every two weeks or so with good batts fitted it should start fine with- out batts being on trickle charge all the time toolmans list of lubricants is pretty spot on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 If you do not already have them the first thing you should get to go with your Ferret is a full set of manuals http://www.ekmpowershop5.com/ekmps/shops/greenmachines/daimler-ferret-all-marks-138-c.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 If you have full charged battries and some natural light, Solar chargers will keep the battery up, and no cost for running them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 If you do not already have them the first thing you should get to go with your Ferret is a full set of manuals http://www.ekmpowershop5.com/ekmps/shops/greenmachines/daimler-ferret-all-marks-138-c.asp Placed an order the other day for every manual. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 if u are driving it every two weeks or so with good batts fitted it should start fine with- out batts being on trickle charge all the time toolmans list of lubricants is pretty spot on . It might be alot more than that that's why is use trickle chargers on things......I'm just not sure if it's ok to hook up 1-12 volt BATTERY TENDER trickle charger to each battery WITHOUT having to remove a cable from the battery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 What you will get is a lot of conflicting information, and you have to be careful. I would recommend Andys site for reference: http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/ Look at "it might help" All I can tell you is what I have put in mine: Engine: A classic Mono-grade Oil - Low detergent - SAE30W (morris lubricants golden film) Gearbox: As above Air cleaner: As above Transfer box + all bevel boxes + Steering boxes: EP90 GL4 grade gear oil Braking system: DOT 4 brake fluid Fluid Fluwheel ISO 10 Hydraulic fluid (Morris Liquimatic No.1) http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=125&product=Liquimatic+No+1+ISO+10+Hydraulic+Oil Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 It might be alot more than that that's why is use trickle chargers on things......I'm just not sure if it's ok to hook up 1-12 volt BATTERY TENDER trickle charger to each battery WITHOUT having to remove a cable from the battery... As landyandy said previously you will have to disconnect the batteries and charge them separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'd check with Battery Tender and ask them. Their website technical info page shows two 12V batteries in series with a charger on each so it looks possible. The main thing is to ensure the charger outputs have no earth reference, otherwise you'll end up shorting out one of the batteries. http://batterytender.com/resources/connecting-batteries-chargers.htm Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'd check with Battery Tender and ask them. Their website technical info page shows two 12V batteries in series with a charger on each so it looks possible. The main thing is to ensure the charger outputs have no earth reference, otherwise you'll end up shorting out one of the batteries. http://batterytender.com/resources/connecting-batteries-chargers.htm Andy I'm not the brightest person when people try to explain things to me sometimes it goes in one ear and out the other....The link that you provided showed diagrams which i fully comprehended.... Thank you very much....Thanks to all... Sincerly, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I agree with Griff. I rarely actually charge my batteries up separately (except when I give them a boost to desulphate them). I have fitted a battery cut-off on the negative on the first battery and "touch wood" haven't had an issue. I run the ferret every 3 to 4 weeks during the winter, probably more frequently in summer. I have recently fitted a NOS 2 speed generator and find that 10 mins on fast idle is more than enough, the voltage is up to 16v with ease. The only thing I have found is that after a few weeks it can take some starting, it's a fuel issue. After a few weeks I find that the fuel needs priming. As you will find out it's nigh on impossible to get to the priming handle on the fuel pump, so I "gently" pressurise the fuel tank to prime it. After that - it starts on the button, and much reduces the wear and tear and drain on the batteries. Fitting a battery cut of is an essential to prevent drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 yes after a few weeks of standing i find it will start then die then bit of a churn to get fuel to carb short burst on starter then off she goes and i dont tend to use choke at all , no batt cutoff switch fitted to mine until i have a problem with current drain whilst standing i will not fit one but agree in principle they are a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 I ended up buying a 24 volt trickle charger....One charger that will charge both batteries and i won't have to disconnect a battery cable.... Thanks to all for your advice............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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