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09-02-2019, 03:15 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
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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. |
09-02-2019, 03:59 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2010
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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
Join Date: Sep 2010
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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
Join Date: Jan 2014
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
Join Date: May 2018
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 |
Bonafide Nincompoop
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Charlottesburg Va
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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, 06:57 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Re: Battery Post repair suggestions
agree about the air flow and I'd add maybe have the caps off just in case you drill through and there would be pressure or significant H2 release. - but covered with a paper towel or plastic or something so not to get lead filings in a cell and short a plate,
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09-03-2019, 10:52 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
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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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