[AJD] battery posts

[Steve W.]

There are conversion posts that convert side terminal batteries into
post style connections. They come with a bolt that screws into the side
terminal. Just remove the bolt and put them on the threaded studs with a
nut.

http://www.absak.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/23_146_148   for ideas.


Steve Williams
Near Cooperstown, New York

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chester win" <deadeyedk at go.com>
To: <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [AJD] battery posts


> I think you may be on the right track with the drilling and tapping,
> Kraig.  If you do not need many, it may be a good idea to buy the side
> conversion posts.  Cut off the threaded stud end and then drill and
tap
> to needed size.  That way you would have a heavier terminal with the
> hex shoulder on it for the install wrench. Lead will drill and tap
> quite easily.  It will be a little soft and gummy.
>
> Charlie
>
> ----Original Message----
> From: astroguy at nas.com
> Date: 01/21/2006 7:39
> To: "Antique John Deere mailing list"<antique-johndeere at lists.antique-
> tractor.com>
> Subj: [AJD] battery posts
>
> I have, on occasion, access to some free batteries.  The batteries
> come with
> studs only, no standard posts. I dont want to cut my cables and am
> looking
> for "screw-on" lead posts. I have been to NAPA, other auto stores,
> marine
> stores and nobody has such an item.
>
> Anyone ever see such a device?
>
> The other possibility is to cut off posts from old batteries, drill,
> and cut
> threads in the lead post and screw them on.  Any secrets for cutting
> threads
> in lead?
>
> Thanks for all the great advice and ideas here.
>
> Kreig
>
>
>
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