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09-16-2007, 07:29 PM | #1 |
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Melted battery terminal repair
i melted down a terminal on my one battery luckily i found it before it melted through, the stud is still on there kinda but the nut is stuck, anybody got any tips on what i have to do, im just thinking of cutting off the stud and running a clamp terminal
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09-16-2007, 07:54 PM | #2 |
nimda
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re: Melted battery terminal repair
More than likely have to cut it off. I have seen the clamp fix but I dont like it. You can drill and tap the lead to accept a stud. If you opt for the drill/tap method be sure and keep it dead center and only drill about 3/4 of an inch into the lead. Then you can tap for a 5/16-18 thread. Tap a few threads at a time and blow the shavings out. Keep tapping until you reach bottom. Some hardware stores carry those 5/16-18 allen studs. Tighten the stud and your done. I always use a stainless washer under my terminal ends so the corrosion is reduced to a minimum. This is probly the best "fix".
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09-16-2007, 07:56 PM | #3 | |
Gone Wild
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re: Melted battery terminal repair
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this works!!!Did this a year ago and still going strong |
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09-16-2007, 10:16 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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re: Melted battery terminal repair
One of the carts did this, i cut it off and put a marine clamp on it i havnt had any problems yet and its used for 18 holes a day
roady's suggestion is safer though but it's whatever you choose |
09-17-2007, 06:24 PM | #5 |
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re: Melted battery terminal repair
I would do roady's fix.
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09-27-2007, 07:03 AM | #6 |
Just me. .
Join Date: Sep 2007
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re: Melted battery terminal repair
just don't weld on the batteries... flammable and all...
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10-28-2009, 03:09 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Melted battery terminal repair
Roadys Repair Is Kosher,and Make Sure You Put Lockwasher Under All Your Nuts So They Wont Back Off And Burn Down Another Post.
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10-28-2009, 04:34 PM | #8 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
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Re: Melted battery terminal repair
I disagree. Battery terminal posts are lead, and as such they will deform under pressure from a tightened nut. Lock washers won't stop this from happening. Adding another layer (lock washer) only gives corrosion another place to start. Snug the nuts often, weekly if necessary, and they'll be fine.
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10-28-2009, 05:36 PM | #9 | |
nimda
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Re: Melted battery terminal repair
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03-12-2010, 11:21 AM | #10 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Canyon Lake, CA.
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Re: Melted battery terminal repair
Ok...i used roadys fix to fix a melted post....problem is, without thinking about it, i used a 1/4" tap and socket set screw...seem to work ok, should i redo it with the 5/16" set screw or will i be ok?
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