But that negative post (= electrical terminal) is seriously knackered. To connect to it would require it to be filed to provide two good parallel, clean flats on it or possibly built up with plumbing solder* to make it look like the one on the left of the picture. Without a good area of contact with the leads you couldn't sustain a heavy current. You can always test any repair by feeling the terminals after starting the engine (not during!). If the contact is adequate then they will both feel the same temperature.Baluncore said:It looks like a corroded connection between the battery terminal and the cable connector became resistive and generated sufficient heat to damage the insulation.
Yeah, what could possibly go wrong?sophiecentaur said:The beauty is that uses its own power to do the 'welding' with.
But how many people have their own welding gear or alternative 12v many Amp as upply.pbuk said:Yeah, what could possibly go wrong?
After review, the thread will remain closed. The advice to replace the battery (and recycle the old one) is the best way to go, IMO.berkeman said:Thread is closed temporarily for Moderation...
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