Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
04-14-2003, 07:10 AM
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Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
The clamp on the negative side of my battery is so loose that I'm able to easily slide it off the battery terminal, even though the nut the can't be tightened any further. Any suggestions on how I can make the clamp any tighter around the battery terminal? I replaced the original battery in the fall of 2001 with a Sears Die Hard Gold Series 70. The loose connection prevents the car from starting occasionally, especially after the car has warmed up from driving.
04-14-2003, 10:53 AM
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Re: Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
Originally posted by JonnyCum Lately
The clamp on the negative side of my battery is so loose that I'm able to easily slide it off the battery terminal, even though the nut the can't be tightened any further. Any suggestions on how I can make the clamp any tighter around the battery terminal? I replaced the original battery in the fall of 2001 with a Sears Die Hard Gold Series 70. The loose connection prevents the car from starting occasionally, especially after the car has warmed up from driving.
The clamp on the negative side of my battery is so loose that I'm able to easily slide it off the battery terminal, even though the nut the can't be tightened any further. Any suggestions on how I can make the clamp any tighter around the battery terminal? I replaced the original battery in the fall of 2001 with a Sears Die Hard Gold Series 70. The loose connection prevents the car from starting occasionally, especially after the car has warmed up from driving.
was the battery the right size to begin with?
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04-14-2003, 11:21 AM
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Re: Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
Originally posted by JonnyCum Lately
The clamp on the negative side of my battery is so loose that I'm able to easily slide it off the battery terminal, even though the nut the can't be tightened any further. Any suggestions on how I can make the clamp any tighter around the battery terminal? I replaced the original battery in the fall of 2001 with a Sears Die Hard Gold Series 70. The loose connection prevents the car from starting occasionally, especially after the car has warmed up from driving.
The clamp on the negative side of my battery is so loose that I'm able to easily slide it off the battery terminal, even though the nut the can't be tightened any further. Any suggestions on how I can make the clamp any tighter around the battery terminal? I replaced the original battery in the fall of 2001 with a Sears Die Hard Gold Series 70. The loose connection prevents the car from starting occasionally, especially after the car has warmed up from driving.
Funny, I replaced my original battery with a Diehard Silver in the fall of 2001 and just the other day I started experiancing the same thing..a loose cable on the negative post...Just change the clamp is all you can do...
04-14-2003, 11:22 AM
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Re: Re: Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
Originally posted by FLO_BOY
by new battery terminals...
was the battery the right size to begin with?
FLO_BOY
by new battery terminals...
was the battery the right size to begin with?
FLO_BOY
Are you suggesting a new terminal on the battery or replacing the hold down clamp and wire?
04-14-2003, 11:25 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
Originally posted by JonnyCum Lately
Yes, its the proper size. The hold down clamp on the positive terminal is nice and snug.
Are you suggesting a new terminal on the battery or replacing the hold down clamp and wire?
Yes, its the proper size. The hold down clamp on the positive terminal is nice and snug.
Are you suggesting a new terminal on the battery or replacing the hold down clamp and wire?
04-14-2003, 11:25 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
Originally posted by JonnyCum Lately
Yes, its the proper size. The hold down clamp on the positive terminal is nice and snug.
Are you suggesting a new terminal on the battery or replacing the hold down clamp and wire?
Yes, its the proper size. The hold down clamp on the positive terminal is nice and snug.
Are you suggesting a new terminal on the battery or replacing the hold down clamp and wire?
the wire needs to be replaced...I had to change mine because the
existing clamp broke...
The metal in the clamps is very soft, and over time, they stretch
a little...I think this is your problem...exchange the clamp, and
you should be OK.
-FLO_BOY
04-14-2003, 11:38 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
Originally posted by FLO_BOY
replacing the hold down clamp and wire...although, I don't think
the wire needs to be replaced...I had to change mine because the
existing clamp broke...
The metal in the clamps is very soft, and over time, they stretch
a little...I think this is your problem...exchange the clamp, and
you should be OK.
-FLO_BOY
replacing the hold down clamp and wire...although, I don't think
the wire needs to be replaced...I had to change mine because the
existing clamp broke...
The metal in the clamps is very soft, and over time, they stretch
a little...I think this is your problem...exchange the clamp, and
you should be OK.
-FLO_BOY
04-14-2003, 11:41 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Loose Battery Terminal Clamp
Originally posted by JonnyCum Lately
Thanks for the advice Flo. I agree it sounds like the hold down clamp got stretched out. I get another one at Pep Boys.
Thanks for the advice Flo. I agree it sounds like the hold down clamp got stretched out. I get another one at Pep Boys.
just be sure to post what happens so others can learn too!
take care, GO LEAFS GO!
FLO_BOY
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