While replacing battery cable hardware, I accidentally pryed up the postive battery post a little bit. It looks crimped into the battery case and now I can see the crimps. I pushed it back down and after replacing the hardware I installed the cables again and dressed the posts. It seems okay but I was wondering if there were any bad experiences out there or if this will be okay. It's a shame since the battery is still good.
Thanks.
It's still good??? Not anymore, most likely you broke it (internally). -PapaRick
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Peter Parker wrote:
Still good. Battery is working and charging. Who knows. I didn't lift it out of the case just moved it out a little. I pushed it back and we shall see.
You got a chance of that post leaking acid buddy. When I do that on the old Dodge I put some Permatex around the crack to seal it. Then I look for somebody that bought a new battery.
There's a very good chance that the internal electrical connection is weakened now. Best case, the battery suddenly goes dead one day. Worst case, an internal arc and the battery goes "boom." :-(
Peter Parker wrote:
OK, I (and I'm sure others) would be interested to know if you can disconnect(not remove) the positive battery cable and NOT destroy any hardware within the electrical system.
Rick snipped-for-privacy@Ameritech.net '90 Olds Cutlass Supreme International (w/3.1L) '93 Bronco 351EFI E4OD/BW1356 D44-Ford8.8/open 2"-lift 35"-tires
(internally).=20
Sure.
Just remove the negative cable first.
You know, I am surprised not one response called attention to the fact there is a tool for lifting cables off the battery terminals... purchase and use this tool to aviod such worries in the future. Incidentally, I am in the camp that is nervous about battery explosions...
Walt K.
They 'sure' won't on a Jeep Cherokee!
Our old tenant found that out. An expensive but really crappy local stereo shop installed a fancy stereo in his Jeep and forgot to tighten the positive cable. It fell off while he was off roading and the computer, ignition module and alternator all fried.
Mike
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