The Mud Pit > Wrenching
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rocket:
One post-wheeling PMS i've never though to do, till last night, was clean the mud/dirt off my battery connectors. I found out last night that this is vital when all i got was a click w/ the key. The actual terminals were fine, but on my + side, i have a stud/wing-nut for all connections to the post clamp. That is were there was a lot of dirt! Now i just need to clean it all up and make sure that is my real problem.
calvynandhobbs:
I haven't necessarily cleaned them after a wheelin trip, but I try to remember to remove my battery cables at least once a quarter to clean them and put them back on. One of my CJ7s seemed to always have crud build up on the terminals no matter how much wheeling I was doing. It probably had something to do with missing the inner fender well and allowing all the road grime to splatter the battery and firewall.
HOT-ROD:
ill grab some electrical silicone. Might help you out for later on. See what i can find.
rocket:
--- Quote from: HOT-ROD on November 17, 2009, 07:57:14 PM ---ill grab some electrical silicone. Might help you out for later on. See what i can find.
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I've got plenty; but didnt' think of using it (was going to use liquid electrical tape, even though it would be a pain to undo)
--- Quote from: calvynandhobbs on November 17, 2009, 02:18:24 PM ---I haven't necessarily cleaned them after a wheelin trip, but I try to remember to remove my battery cables at least once a quarter to clean them and put them back on. One of my CJ7s seemed to always have crud build up on the terminals no matter how much wheeling I was doing. It probably had something to do with missing the inner fender well and allowing all the road grime to splatter the battery and firewall.
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my whole engine compartment is filthy; from the mechanical fan playing paddle boat. the terminal clamps were fine, just where the wires are connected to it (stud/wingnut) was/is filthy. I'm gonna get some elcetrical cleaner today adn see what i can do.
rocket:
--- Quote from: HOT-ROD on November 17, 2009, 07:57:14 PM ---ill grab some electrical silicone. Might help you out for later on. See what i can find.
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some electrical cleaner, a wire brush, and some dielectric grease, and it started just fine :)
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