Positive Battery Terminal
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Positive Battery Terminal
Seems my battery came loose and the positive terminal has split so need a replacement terminal. Went to Halfrauds and theirs look a bit on the feeble side and could potentially cause excessive resistance.
Anyone recommend a supplier or type I should buy. I'm quite taken by the quick-release versions but don't think there's enough space to fit them. Other options are ICE high quality types with options but again, they might be a tad too large.
Also, tips on removing the old terminal which look as though they're crimped lead?
Anyone recommend a supplier or type I should buy. I'm quite taken by the quick-release versions but don't think there's enough space to fit them. Other options are ICE high quality types with options but again, they might be a tad too large.
Also, tips on removing the old terminal which look as though they're crimped lead?
Try a boat chandler for one. If you can solder or crimp a ring connector onto the wire then get one which has a threaded post. If not you can get a connector with screws holding the cable.
You will have to cut away the lead. I've done this by sawing with a small hacksaw at an angle, just not cutting into the copper wire, turning so the cut is a spiral then peeling back the lead
You will have to cut away the lead. I've done this by sawing with a small hacksaw at an angle, just not cutting into the copper wire, turning so the cut is a spiral then peeling back the lead
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I have ones similar to these
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Closeout-Z ... ec0Q2em322
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BITS-WAREHOUSE ... 1187307017
They're handy as they can take multiple connections.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Closeout-Z ... ec0Q2em322
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BITS-WAREHOUSE ... 1187307017
They're handy as they can take multiple connections.
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dnsey wrote
"I've never tried it, but you might be able to weld up the split in the old one using a blowlamp and plumber's flux"
the reason the OE terminal splits is because people over tighten them so much it streach's the lead to the point were it give up,
although i spoz any of you that make your own fishing weights might have the abilaty to do something with them,
regards malcolm
"I've never tried it, but you might be able to weld up the split in the old one using a blowlamp and plumber's flux"
the reason the OE terminal splits is because people over tighten them so much it streach's the lead to the point were it give up,
although i spoz any of you that make your own fishing weights might have the abilaty to do something with them,
regards malcolm
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I'm not sure it's pure lead so welding it may not work. In any case, lead welding is an exceedingly skilled job.
Xac's terminals have stood the test of time, even if they look a but "barryboy" or chavtastic
Xac's terminals have stood the test of time, even if they look a but "barryboy" or chavtastic
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They're not so bad looking once you get rid of the plastic covers
You can now get ones which will tell you the voltage, how cool is that?
You can now get ones which will tell you the voltage, how cool is that?
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My last zanty i cut lead one off and soldered one on cable.not an hard job.
On this one now bonnet stay kept dropping down when opening it and kept pulling clamp off battery!
I have a few of the older types ie like the good ole days??? If any one needs one with 2 screw/bolts holding cable tight
On this one now bonnet stay kept dropping down when opening it and kept pulling clamp off battery!
I have a few of the older types ie like the good ole days??? If any one needs one with 2 screw/bolts holding cable tight
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The Halfrauds offering (also sold all over ebay) doesn't look like it could accept the whole cable and I'm dubious the two screws will provide enough contact area to avoid excess resistance and overheating but I'm happy to be proved wrong as they're dirt cheap.
Xac's choice looks funky but I can't see how they're attached to the cable conductors?
The idea of an included voltage meter is very appealing!!
Xac's choice looks funky but I can't see how they're attached to the cable conductors?
The idea of an included voltage meter is very appealing!!
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yep very common DD.. the clips are about 30p from a stealer, get a spare one the amount of hassle combined with so little cost to fix, is at the top of the leaderboardbonnet stay kept dropping down when opening it and kept pulling clamp off battery!
other classic symtoms are the raised bonnet complete with 'stay' holding area , i have had two bonnets with these in
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the cables go into sockets and are held in place by grub screws.MikeT wrote:The Halfrauds offering (also sold all over ebay) doesn't look like it could accept the whole cable and I'm dubious the two screws will provide enough contact area to avoid excess resistance and overheating but I'm happy to be proved wrong as they're dirt cheap.
Xac's choice looks funky but I can't see how they're attached to the cable conductors?
The idea of an included voltage meter is very appealing!!
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I'd appreciate a photo of the cable going into the socket, if you could oblige next time you're with the car please Andy? There's little room for leverage on mine and I've got some "extras" and fuseholders piggybacking off it as it is with plans to add another one or two in the near future. Was the socket large enough to accept all the conductor wires ok?Xac wrote:the cables go into sockets and are held in place by grub screws.
Meanwhile, I'm off to look for these voltmeter types...