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Battery terminal removal when fitting LMC5
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Battery terminal removal when fitting LMC5
I need to install LMC5 but unfortunately the negative terminal on my vette is impossible to reach. Can I just remove the positive terminal to install bypass. This would make my install 200% easier. I need to use the unlocker as well as steering column is locked. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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In any event, i really don't understand how a negative battery terminal could be inaccessible. Maybe inconvenient.
So my POINT was probably not obvious to you. If you are going to wrench on your own Corvette something really basic like disconnecting the battery terminal is sort of "the price of entry".
Have a wonderful evening.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Garland TX
Do you have a pic of your battery? It should be relatively easy by using a wrench or better yet one of these ratcheting wrenches:
By far one of the best investments I have made in my tool box is a full ratcheting wrench set.
By far one of the best investments I have made in my tool box is a full ratcheting wrench set.
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I am in Australia and vehicle has been converted to right hand drive. Also, vehicle has been fitted with a Vortex Supercharger so there has been some shifting of mechanics. The battery is now on left side at the rear of engine bay under the windscreen cover.
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From: Montgomery AL
I need to install LMC5 but unfortunately the negative terminal on my vette is impossible to reach. Can I just remove the positive terminal to install bypass. This would make my install 200% easier. I need to use the unlocker as well as steering column is locked. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
That battery position is nuts, btw!
I suggest looking at an alternate battery or alternate battery location to resolve that problem. A much smaller lithium battery and/or rear mounting it are possible solutions.
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Burning Brakes
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Dear OP,
Thanks for the additional details explaining your quandary. Most people on the forum are more than willing to help when we get adequate information.
I know there are vettes converted to RHD, but they are very rare.
Good luck with your challenge/s
Thanks for the additional details explaining your quandary. Most people on the forum are more than willing to help when we get adequate information.
I know there are vettes converted to RHD, but they are very rare.
Good luck with your challenge/s
Melting Slicks
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From: Sammamish WA
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Maybe someday buy a Battery box and long cables and move it to the back of the car, will remove weight from the nose (good) less heat so it'll last longer (good) and you'll have easy access (very good)
I don't remember unhooking my battery when I installed my LMC5, but it was years ago...
I don't remember unhooking my battery when I installed my LMC5, but it was years ago...
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Squeezed hand in under the cover and was able to turn butterfly nut on terminal. Have got the vette running with the easy install of LMC5. Cannot recommend highly enough on this item and also the customer service from supplier who went over and beyond to help me. Happy motoring now.
