Battery post lugs

RicksRam · 10-14-2018, 04:59 PM

My batteries are a year and half old and 3 of the post have cracked and the lug has broke away from the lead . Is there a way to fix this? Really don’t know where to start. Thanks

orangeman6 · 10-14-2018, 05:08 PM

Guys have done this with success, but I think it can be a bit dangerous. I tried using the search bar to find threads on it, but I don’t know how to tell it I want two words to be there. Any search of battery, post, repair, etc brings up too much to dig through.

Hopefully one of the guys that know is along soon. In the meantime, maybe you tube?

scottyb · 10-14-2018, 05:27 PM

Can you post a detailed picture of the problem?

yurtle · 10-14-2018, 05:54 PM

Sounds like you have over-tightened the nuts. The proper torque is in inch-pounds.

WalterM6 · 10-14-2018, 06:12 PM

I'll bet you can go to a battery shop and they can repair them or point you in the right direction. When I bought my Trojans I remember a sign stating terminal repair $25.

RicksRam · 10-14-2018, 06:41 PM

Thanks buddy

RicksRam · 10-14-2018, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeman6

Guys have done this with success, but I think it can be a bit dangerous. I tried using the search bar to find threads on it, but I don’t know how to tell it I want two words to be there. Any search of battery, post, repair, etc brings up too much to dig through.

Hopefully one of the guys that know is along soon. In the meantime, maybe you tube?

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

Can you post a detailed picture of the problem?

Don’t know how to post picture here Scotty

70oldsracer · 10-14-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicksRam

Don’t know how to post picture here Scotty

First you need to save the pic you want in a folder on your computer. Go to post reply. Once that screen opens up, scroll down to where it says attach files and click manage attachments. It will open another screen that gives you an option to choose 4 different files click on one and it will bring you to your computer and you choose the pic you saved. When your done, choose upload. It seems more complicated than it is.

R.Boyd · 10-14-2018, 09:24 PM

My uncle melted the posts off of something like 7 batteries using crappy six Gage wires that were all corroded and rotten. They would get hot everytime he rode it. If it's caused from heat be sure to get some better wires. I put two Gage on mine, torqued them to factory specs, and coated them in petroleum jelly. If you put corrosion inhibitor on them, torque them about 10 lbs less since there will be less friction between the nut and bolt. You'll pull the stud out of the terminal if you over tighten them.

R.Boyd · 10-14-2018, 09:25 PM

What brand battery and voltage?

10-14-2018, 04:59 PM	#1
RicksRam Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken South Carolina Posts: 105	Battery post lugs My batteries are a year and half old and 3 of the post have cracked and the lug has broke away from the lead . Is there a way to fix this? Really don’t know where to start. Thanks

10-14-2018, 05:08 PM	#2
orangeman6 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,300	Re: Battery post lugs Guys have done this with success, but I think it can be a bit dangerous. I tried using the search bar to find threads on it, but I don’t know how to tell it I want two words to be there. Any search of battery, post, repair, etc brings up too much to dig through. Hopefully one of the guys that know is along soon. In the meantime, maybe you tube?

10-14-2018, 05:27 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Battery post lugs Can you post a detailed picture of the problem?

10-14-2018, 05:54 PM	#4
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Battery post lugs Sounds like you have over-tightened the nuts. The proper torque is in inch-pounds.

10-14-2018, 06:12 PM	#5
WalterM6 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SE TN Posts: 2,226	Re: Battery post lugs I'll bet you can go to a battery shop and they can repair them or point you in the right direction. When I bought my Trojans I remember a sign stating terminal repair $25.

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10-14-2018, 06:41 PM	#6
RicksRam Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken South Carolina Posts: 105	Re: Battery post lugs Thanks buddy

10-14-2018, 09:24 PM	#9
R.Boyd Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 96	Re: Battery post lugs My uncle melted the posts off of something like 7 batteries using crappy six Gage wires that were all corroded and rotten. They would get hot everytime he rode it. If it's caused from heat be sure to get some better wires. I put two Gage on mine, torqued them to factory specs, and coated them in petroleum jelly. If you put corrosion inhibitor on them, torque them about 10 lbs less since there will be less friction between the nut and bolt. You'll pull the stud out of the terminal if you over tighten them.
R.Boyd Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 96

10-14-2018, 09:25 PM	#10
R.Boyd Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 96	Re: Battery post lugs What brand battery and voltage?
R.Boyd Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 96

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