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Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 16:09:36 GMT
From: Retro Bob <nothingherenospamcom>
Subject: Re: Battery terminals corroding


On Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:25:23 -0500, "BL" <brianlevernospamatico.ca> wrote: >There are conductive greases specifically designed for this purpose. As >Grunff says, any grease will do ( I've used Vaseline ), but I've since >switched over to Holt's battery grease. >Clean the terminals well ( you can rinse them off with water or a water and >baking soda solution if you want to get fancy), and apply the grease >liberally. > And be exceedingly careful with getting any of the waste water on your clothes or any thing you touch with your hands after touching the battery. That stuff eats through your pants in no time. I like to use the baking soda and water since it neutralizes much of the acid washing off. I then unbolt and clean the terminals with a wire brush and coat the posts and terms with axle grease. It won't corrode again. Warning: make sure you have your radio code before you disconnect your battery.

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