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jonsonata
12-03-2010, 07:53 PM
Hello. My Neg battery cable connector is coming loose off the battery terminal. What can I do to keep it from coming loose? The bolt on the connector is nice and tight but it just won't fit snug on the terminal.
Rsquared
12-04-2010, 01:26 AM
More than likely, what has happened is, you've over torqued the clamp and crushed the post. The post is made of lead and very soft. I know of several ways to correct this problem, none of which I advise or suggest. If you want to know some of my ghetto fixes PM me cause I'm not posting them. lol
Admin1
12-04-2010, 01:49 AM
There are allot of "Back Yard" repairs. Here is the proper repair.
http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/nik88zfgOmzeXCcAqdBdcglM3cP5XVW89cMPAm38ZRQUDd7hS6 bRTbVb3bGueDXI2TfKsv4nJEdvBKRrP-tKc8uHBABkisVNbYWyghQPOcnBa4ENqklBQnhMwYAcY_lg7w=s 90 (http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.gridlineglobal.com/servlet/the-125732/GROTE-849593-Battery-Post/Detail&rct=j&sa=X&ei=iKv5TOLVJ4W0lQf_l7DuBg&ved=0CEsQ9gIwAw&q=battery+post+shim&usg=AFQjCNG82lBTai9agDMgwGF5dhCrHuFBpg)
Its a battery shim. Will slid over the post then the clamp will go over this. Now this part will cost about 4 bucks. Now a good old paper clip will do the trick too. :)
jonsonata
12-04-2010, 07:02 AM
There are allot of "Back Yard" repairs. Here is the proper repair.
http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/nik88zfgOmzeXCcAqdBdcglM3cP5XVW89cMPAm38ZRQUDd7hS6 bRTbVb3bGueDXI2TfKsv4nJEdvBKRrP-tKc8uHBABkisVNbYWyghQPOcnBa4ENqklBQnhMwYAcY_lg7w=s 90 (http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.gridlineglobal.com/servlet/the-125732/GROTE-849593-Battery-Post/Detail&rct=j&sa=X&ei=iKv5TOLVJ4W0lQf_l7DuBg&ved=0CEsQ9gIwAw&q=battery+post+shim&usg=AFQjCNG82lBTai9agDMgwGF5dhCrHuFBpg)
Its a battery shim. Will slid over the post then the clamp will go over this. Now this part will cost about 4 bucks. Now a good old paper clip will do the trick too. :)
Ok. Where can I get this shim? Oh and how does the paper clip trick thingy work anyway?
Admin1
12-04-2010, 12:46 PM
Just about any parts store should have these. The paper clip trick works the same way. Just loosen the clamp push paper clip between the post an the clamp tighten then cut off excess clip.