replacing battery tip
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Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Ottawa
replacing battery tip
Just swapped out the battery on my 95 for the first time today. Guided by a helpful youtube video:
For those who've never done it, I would add one tip: If you can -- I'm not sure if the cable is long enough to provide much leeway -- attach the positive lead before you get the battery all the way in and clamped down. I had a bugger of a time getting my fingers or a quarter-inch ratchet on it. I ended up using an 8mm open end wrench, and even then tricky to get the bolt started.
For those who've never done it, I would add one tip: If you can -- I'm not sure if the cable is long enough to provide much leeway -- attach the positive lead before you get the battery all the way in and clamped down. I had a bugger of a time getting my fingers or a quarter-inch ratchet on it. I ended up using an 8mm open end wrench, and even then tricky to get the bolt started.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Minneapolis Mn
Great little tool that makes connecting and disconnecting battery cables a lot easier: https://www.harborfreight.com/5-16-i...nch-97261.html
You can get it at most any auto parts store along with HF.
You can get it at most any auto parts store along with HF.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Central Alabama
Great little tool that makes connecting and disconnecting battery cables a lot easier: https://www.harborfreight.com/5-16-i...nch-97261.html
You can get it at most any auto parts store along with HF.
You can get it at most any auto parts store along with HF.
