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Old 06-20-2009, 01:27 PM   #1
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Default Battery terminal broke

As I am sure that this has been covered at least once before, I need some advice. I have read here before someone talking about having to tap a terminal due to it breaking off. I tried to find it before making a new thread but could not. My E-Z go was not running at full speed so I checked to make sure all the battery cables were secure. I tried to tighten one of them and the whole post came off. I need step by step on tapping it please.
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Old 06-20-2009, 01:39 PM   #2
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here is the link to the repair
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ncicent-3.html
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Old 06-20-2009, 01:49 PM   #3
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I appreciate it. I believe that this is the one I saw before. My only question now is, what exactly does it mean by "tap it again until it bottoms out". Do I just turn the tap until it won't go any more?
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Old 06-20-2009, 01:56 PM   #4
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I appreciate it. I believe that this is the one I saw before. My only question now is, what exactly does it mean by "tap it again until it bottoms out". Do I just turn the tap until it won't go any more?

You drill a hole No More then 3/4" down. Tap the hole lightly/easily until you create a few threads. Remove the tap, clean out the hole then re-tap once again the same way as before, until you hit the bottom.

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Old 06-20-2009, 02:16 PM   #5
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"More than likely have to cut it off. I have seen the clamp fix but I dot like it. You can drill and tap the lead to accept a stud. If you opt for the drill/tap method be sure and keep it dead center and only drill about 3/4 of an inch into the lead. Then you can tap for a 5/16-18 thread. Tap a few threads at a time and blow the shavings out. Keep tapping until you reach bottom. Some hardware stores carry those 5/16-18 allen studs. Tighten the stud and your done. I always use a stainless washer uner my terminal ends so the corrosion is reduced to a minimum. This is probly the best "fix". "

This was from Roady a while back on adding a stud to a battery.
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Old 06-20-2009, 02:42 PM   #6
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Thanks!
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Old 06-20-2009, 02:51 PM   #7
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Do it RIGHT the first time and it'll last longer than the other.
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Old 06-26-2009, 07:36 PM   #8
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I used this link to fix my battery. It's helpful if you have a drill press to drill the hole. Had about $7.00 in the fix, including the bit, tap, and stud. Works great!
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