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In a pinch, yes but they also create more area for corrosion.
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How do you tell which car battery post is which?
The red one ( bigger post ) is positive, the other one goes to a grounded point.
Why does starter sound like its dragging when starting motor?
It probably needs shims added or subtracted to it. the wrong amount of shims will make it start hard
Would a erg valve cause a dead battery?
no a egr valve would not make a dead battery. a bad alternator or maybe a bad connection post to battery would make it die ,
Why does my positive battery terminal keep corroding Sometimes it is like a science experiment with an inch of white and blue powder?
The plastic case is cracked around the post allowing fumes to corrode the post. Buy some of those treated battery post washers and a can of battery terminal protector spray. Or, get a new battery. Rick I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology. Visit my blog for cool articles and TSB's: http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.com
The car has been left standing for 3 months and will not start no ignition light on the dashboard?
It is very common for the battery to discharge on a vehicle sitting idle for 3 months. First disconnect the positive + & negative- battery cables, and clean the battery post and cable connections off. Apply a thin layer of dielectric grease or Vaseline to the battery post and connect the negative - cable. Put a battery charger on the battery and let it fully charge overnight. If it will not accept a charge it is defective. It it does show fully charged, connect the positive + cable and see if the engine will start. if not, then more than likely the battery is dead and needs replacing.
How do you install shims on 1991 Chevy s 10 starter?
Do not install the shims. Your starter should work fine.
Which car battery post should you connect first?
You should connect and disconnect the negative post first. This way, if your tool touches ground when you work on the positive post, you don't short circuit the battery.
Is there any way to replace a missing car battery post?
No. If the battery post if missing then you will have to buy a new battery. My question to you is how is a battery post missing?
Do noise suppressing shims on brake pads really work?
YEP!
How do you take a top post battery cable an turn it into a side post battery an the top post battery also have side post?
You can buy an adapter to convert a side post to top post or visa versa.
Do all side post batteries work on all cars?
Yes they will work but if the car is not equipped with side post cables you will have to buy adapters. Just buy the correct battery for your car.
Why would a battery act like it was dead then work fine one hour later?
I would suspect you have loose or corroded battery post connections.
How do you change a side post battery to a top post?
It is as simple as changing the battery cables.
How to get the starter out of a 1995 Chevy Camaro?
Disconnect battery. Then the electrical connection on the starter solenoid. Remove the starter bolts and the starter. Note the location of the spacer shims. Installation is the reverse. Don't forget the spacers shims or you will get noise when starting the vehicle.
What battery post is positive?
The post with the red cable attached to it. The positive post is slightly larger than the negative post. + & - is normally printed on the top of the battery next to the post.
What does the negative post on a battery work?
It grounds the body and motor of the car so that everything electrical will work. Anything electrical has to have positive and negative to work. At least in a car.
Can you change the battery into a top post from a side post?
You can buy and adaptor to connect the top post cables to a side post battery. Or you can simply replace the side post cables with top post cables.
