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09-02-2019, 03:15 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Battery Post repair suggestions
So in 2014 when I got tis cart it had one of the battery post that was shorted out and damaged but the seller assured me it was solid. Well this weekend I was cleaning the post and it twisted off. I've searched and watched a few repair videos, some guys drill and tap and some just drill it out. If you look at the attached pic, the area when the post twisted off looks open, I don't think it is leaking but not sure, what should I do with that and does anyone have a stud particular for this or should I just find a brass toilet flange stud?
Any input would be appreciated, the cart is at my camp three hours away so i want to go back prepared so i can fix it right. Thanks in advance. |
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09-02-2019, 03:59 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
drill > tap > silicone>beer> cross fingers.....(beer can go at the front and anywhere in-between , results may vary)….I would clean and baking soda it and dry before I would silicone , and let sit after with no charger till silicone is well cured...
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09-02-2019, 04:05 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
this is from a thread on here with sizes if you need...
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-terminal.html this is the thread that really nails it... http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/batte...nal-repair.php |
09-02-2019, 04:34 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
thanks, i'll have to make a trip to lowes.
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09-02-2019, 10:11 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
Hope that works for you. I’ve tried all the tricks. The only safe and reliable way to fix it seems to be to replace the battery.
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09-03-2019, 07:26 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Retired and live in small town of Timberlake, North Carolina
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
Before you drill but some oil where you are going to drill ! Remember Batteries can explode with just a spark!
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09-03-2019, 08:53 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
Yea I helped a man long ago when his car battery exploded into his eyes, we soaked him with cool water until he got to hospital. I don't want that to happen to me for sure.
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09-03-2019, 10:15 AM | #8 |
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
Good thing lead doesn't spark.
Your drill motor might though. Usually if you have some air flow/ventilation around the battery you wont have an issue, but safety goggles/ face shield can be a very handy thing as a pre-caution. |
09-03-2019, 10:52 AM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
brushless motor on the drill, shouldn't be an issue on the drill but you bet I'll have my face shield on.
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09-03-2019, 02:50 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
edit, I might have got it mixed up with expansion rates, sorry
I might still use a copper stud though but I'd look up conductance of the various types and what they use on these batteries. If it's stainless I'd probably cut a stainless bolt and just use two nuts to tighten it. |
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