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Chromer         POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 08-16-2005 08:48 PM
    
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Chromer: [B] This message has been edited by Chromer on 08-16-2005 at 08:50 PM |
ALLEY CAT            POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-16-2005 09:58 PM
Chromer - I was stuck out in rush hour traffic when my cat went dead,,,,,,people bitching and honking,,,you know. You don't feel too proud of your Prowler when that happens!! All I remember was that when I was playing with the red cable, I felt something falling into my hand. It was corrosion coming out of the cable like sand. I couldn't see under the cable from that position, but I could feel a hole about the half the size of a aspirin tablet on the underside. When I got a connection back and the cat started, I got it to the dealership service department before they closed. The next time I seen the cat, it was repaired the next day. It definitely was rubbing against the battery casing, and caused a hole in the positive cable. The strange thing was that the + post of the battery showed no corrosion  |
1buddyc POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio Texas USA |
posted 08-16-2005 10:11 PM
AC- corrosion likes copper better than lead- that's why it went to the cable and not the terminal, once the cable insulator was worn through...Buddy |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-16-2005 10:19 PM
Thanks Buddy,,,,so there was a reason for that  While I have your attention,,,,what do you think of that red battery 'protector' spray stuff? |
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA |
posted 08-16-2005 10:35 PM
quote: If that's a question to the general audience . . . . You don't need it with the Optima. -GRROWL |
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Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 08-17-2005 05:05 AM
Should the "corroded" area be treated with a baking soda neutralizer solution prior to repair with shrink cover? I've always used baking soda mixed with water to stop the chemical reaction white powder stuff on the battery terminals. Anyone? |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-17-2005 08:17 AM
Steve - yes, it was a general question to the vast herd who read the board, lol. I should have been more specific and asked opinions about using it on the ancient, out dated, lead/acid batteries.
Chromer - that is what I've always done in the past, used water and baking soda mixed. Now, there are spray battery corrosion cleaners on the market that are easier to use. Cheaper to stick with the old remedy. ********************************************************* Every other time that I check my tire pressures,,,,,,I check the condition of the battery posts and cables. Putting that calendar that you gets from the tax man or auto parts store,,,out in the garage, helps keep track of vehicle maintenance. |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 08-17-2005 09:05 AM
I have a 2000 (10,000 miles) and I did replace the battery a year ago, but the positive cable looks new and it doesn't even touch the battery (lies about 1/4 inch above) except where the positive terminal is connected. The battery was also firmly attached to the battery tray. Is this a specific problem on '99s and maybe later yrs where upon battery replacement, the new battery had terminals different that the oem battery, front vs rear? |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-17-2005 09:23 AM
Richard - everything in your pic looks good,,,, if your red cable isn't rubbing on the battery casing while bending downward. What do you mean about different terminals on the new battery? Looks like the OEM setup to me. Does your new battery also have 'side' terminals as well? Monahan does a excellent job of cleaning your engine compartment. |
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scooter1 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Southeast WI, USA |
posted 08-17-2005 10:20 AM
My '97 has only one red cable coming from the battery and it's got corregated plastic sheathing covering the cable. Doesn't come close to contacting the battery. Are all the '97's like that or am I just lucky  |
SILVRKAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Capon Bridge, WV USA |
posted 08-17-2005 10:22 AM
This is what makes prowleronline so great! I checked my 2000 with 35,000 miles last night and found the cable was worn thru to the wire. I cleaned up everything and taped a small section of split rubber hose over the rub area. Hope that I have caught it in time. The original battery is still fine for now, but will be switching to an Optima this fall. |
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Dale Beaman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lexington, KY, USA |
posted 08-17-2005 10:23 AM
Richard, One thing I noticed is that you positive cable is not connected to the frame (note hole in the middle of the frame member) but shouldn't be a problem, but the red cable is real close to the spring on the shock. Dale |
RADCAT RICH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:SUGAR LAND, TX. USA |
posted 08-17-2005 10:38 AM
quote: AC dont use it, it gets all over, and will stain the aluminum, hard to get off. |
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Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 08-17-2005 11:39 AM
AC, he made Sandy do it while we were out galavanting around with Andy. Dale, both red cables are wrapped in corrugated plastic (oem) when they exit through a hole to the rear, and it looks pretty well protected. Richard |
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quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 08-17-2005 11:44 AM
Checked on Saturday as promised. Guess what! Yep, the cable was rubbing on the edge of the battery case, and yes the cable insulation was worn away, but not to the core wire. Yep, I added three layers of wound electrical tape to the offending area. Good Post!! Easier to prevent a major issue than cure it!! |
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halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-17-2005 12:06 PM
Thanks for the heads up guys ... My positive wire was worn , not to bad, but enough to put some protection on it to stop further wearing on the edge of the battery... I took a peice of yellow gas line tubing about 2" long , split it lengthways , slipped it over the worn area then covered it in electrical tape....Good To Go !! you guys are great !!!!!! |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 08-17-2005 12:06 PM
I'm at work and can't check the 97, but I don't recall seeing a corrugated cable cover sheath on mine. I was thinking everyone's cable was rubbing on the frame where it goes thru. Mine has a little foam pad at that location. I'll have to look at mine again closer next time. AC - the red spray works ok for a while. Maybe spray down those cloth terminal donuts remotely before putting them on and it may cut down on any staining/mess issues Rich posted. I remember using the aged baking soda and water to reduce corrosion, but I have found that a liberal amount of Vaseline on the post before attaching the cable stops any further corrosion and won't need to be reapplied unless you disconnect the battery at some point. (Go ahead AC - take your best shot...) |
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halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-17-2005 12:10 PM
idive.... you've opened up a can of worms now....as long as he doesn't connect the vaseline idea to the Cornhole thread we'll be OK.... Dohhhh ! |
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RADCAT RICH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:SUGAR LAND, TX. USA |
posted 08-17-2005 12:48 PM
come on AC were waiting , for reply to idive! |
Kraut POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Plymouth, MI |
posted 08-17-2005 01:50 PM
 I was also wondering if the '97s were different, as mine doesn't look like all the other pictures on here. It only has a single cable on the positive terminal and it is wrapped in a black plastic sheathing where it is connected to the frame. No problem with cable wear at all.
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Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 08-17-2005 08:26 PM
Sure hope the tie-wrap retainer clips are available or some equivalent?
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-18-2005 08:51 AM
Ken - this company >>> http://www.motormite.com/Help.html makes just about everything. I'll check at work,,,,you might ask them direct. This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 08-18-2005 at 08:52 AM |
Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio |
posted 08-18-2005 09:37 AM
I checked my cable and it looks OK, but it was rubbing the corner of the battery. I slid the positive terminal red boot down to act as a barrier/buffer against the corner. My question, is this OK to do? What function does this red boot serve (safety from shock?) I added a tap off of the positive terminal to feed juice to my undercar lighting and since then the boot will not fit properly anyway. Is this a problem? Thanks to all. Kevin
This message has been edited by Kevin A on 08-18-2005 at 09:38 AM |
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1buddyc POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio Texas USA |
posted 08-18-2005 03:30 PM
Kevin- The Red Boot is designed to keep moisture off the terminal. Moisture causes corrosion to start...The way your battery looks, keeping the terminal clean and dry wont be a problem with the Boot not on. And if you loosen your cable and rotate it from the 9:00 o'clock position to the 10:00 o'clock position there wont be any contact at all with the battery case. Somebody else suggested that and it worked for me. Buddy This message has been edited by 1buddyc on 08-18-2005 at 03:33 PM |
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Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio |
posted 08-18-2005 03:47 PM
Buddy, Thanks! I try to dry off the battery when I wash it. At 5000 miles it still looks pretty much like new. |
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