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by SmokeGreyAlbert
Tue May 26, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery Terminals
Replies: 6
Views: 2359

Re: Battery Terminals

It's still positive earth so I bought one of each length and trust that the length difference between the earth terminal and solenoid terminal cables will be correct for the battery posts with that polarity. Thanks for the welcome. I've been a club member since I bought Albert 22 years ago but as yo...
by SmokeGreyAlbert
Tue May 26, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery Terminals
Replies: 6
Views: 2359

Re: Battery Terminals

I've just looked for parts on one of the advertisers in Minor Matters and ordered a pair of new battery leads complete with clamps. That'll fit in with my idea of gradually renewing any original parts that are showing their age.

Thanks again.

SGA
by SmokeGreyAlbert
Tue May 26, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery Terminals
Replies: 6
Views: 2359

Re: Battery Terminals

Thanks a lot panky. I'll go along to Halfords and have a chat about the sizes.

I didn't know I had heritage battery caps!

SGA
by SmokeGreyAlbert
Tue May 26, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery Terminals
Replies: 6
Views: 2359

Battery Terminals

My 1969 4 door has standard battery terminals - those that need you to drill a hole in the battery posts when you change it. Every now and again, usually at a junction, there is a complete loss of electrical power :oops: . It's easy to fix; I just need to tighten up the terminals' screws and away we...