[AJD] battery posts

[chester win]

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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