Hey guys I just got a yellow top and the install of it wasn't as simple as i'd thought...the pos wire doesnt reach the terminal on the top or side....the L-shap curve of the wire prevents it from reaching all the way. Anyone else run into this problem?? or anyone have suggestions on fixing this?? for now i just used a cheap extension wire (wrong gauge) to make it work, but i want to fix it so it done correctly. thanks!

 

Is that current pos wire zip tied anywhere else where you can break it free to give you some slack?

 

i had to cut some zip ties to put in my red top

 

Which yellow top do you have? I had to bend the pos wire L connector just a little to get it to fit.

 

i have the 34/78 model, it has the terminals closer to the front of the car. I did see the zip ties that hold it back, BUT the L-shape of the plug still isnt deep enough to connect on the positive terminal....anyway to get around this??

 

ur suppose to have the 35 dude u got the v8 batt

 

are you kidding?? can you refer me to some guide? cause i asked pepboys and they said that one....i gave them the, make, model and year too!....freakin a. anyone else with a yellowtop can confirm this?? thanks for letting me know, if that is the case im going back and demanding an exchange for the right one.

 

i had the same problem. all i did was bend the bracket a lil bit and i actually cut/trimmed the plastic pieces that prevents the terminal from sitting flush. kinda hard to explain w/o pics put just look for the two plastic edges that prevent the batery from sitting flush cut them, and ur all good. u might wanna tap the terminal a lil bit with a rubber mallet or hammer. g' luck

 

i heard there was a new yellow top model that specifically fits our cars, its got the terminals closer to the back rather than the middle, dont know part number tho.

 

I had the same problem. Luckily I was at autozone when I changed it and I bought a longer lead. It extended the lead by about an inch. I still had to play with it a little to get it to reach. Good luck.

 

my red top has the terminals up front also. i had to remove the tray that came with the battery and cut a few zip ties also to get my wires to reach. but then the issue was my battery tie down didnt hold the battery down so i had to make my own tray, shorter than the supplied but just enough to allow the tie down to keep pressure on the battery