Hello Guys, Well,I'm at it again!!
I recently acquired a 3 volt board MTH Big Boy from 2004.It needed new batteries,and instead of using a BCR this time,I went out and bought the standard replacement "blue" NiCad battery setup,with the plug on the end.
Today,I finally had the time to replace the batteries,and to my amazement,the setup in the tender had just 2 regular 1.2V 700mAh batteries.No Blue wrapping,no plug.
The closest batteries I could find are "AA" 1.2V 800mAh batteries.They are Ni-Cad,rechargeables,intended for use in outdoor solar lights.
I installed them,and everything seems to be working fine,Battery reads out "OK",where it used to say low on the advanced info screen. I have looked everywhere,and these are the closest thing I could find to the exact batteries that where in the tender.
So far,so good.The engine is louder than it was before,but that is the only noticeable change. I just wanted to know from you guys if you think these will be a safe,long term fix,or does anyone know where I can get the SAME exact 1.2 V 700 mAh batteries that were originally in there.
I figured since the replacement ones are 1.2V,and they are only 100 mAh above what was in there,they might be alright.May I please have some advice on this? I spent a lot of money for this engine,and do not want to fry the board,nor do I want to discover what 'magic smoke" is!!!!
Many thanks in advance,Kenny Baughman
