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Cup-type battery connector - drill post?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 4:24 pm
by Edward1949
Just bought a new battery. My Minor has the old lead "helmet" or "cup" type negative clamp. Clamp has a hole in the top for a self-tapping screw to insert into the post, as on the old battery. But the new battery post doesn't have the necessary hole. Am I OK to drill a suitable hole in the post (not going too deep, of course
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Re: Cup-type battery connector - drill post?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:26 pm
by taupe
Yes but be careful and drill the same as the old battery hole......
Taupe
Re: Cup-type battery connector - drill post?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:35 pm
by geoberni
It will depend on whether the profile of the post is suitable for the old 'Cup'.
I found this illustration on line of the different profiles available:
https://uploads.bmw2002faq.com/monthly_ ... 546480.png
All being well, drilling it to just enough depth shouldn't destroy anything within.
Re: Cup-type battery connector - drill post?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 9:49 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
Go a little at a time. I start drilling with the terminals fitted to ensure accuracy. Then use suitable self-tappers. These Lucas battery terminals are by far the best type made, just make sure to keep them well greased with petroleum jelly.
Re: Cup-type battery connector - drill post?
Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 8:17 am
by Murrayminor
And don't lean on the other battery post when drilling the hole.
