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Can't find the thread on batteries so started this one . Lads what do ye recommend to put on the battery connections to stop them corroding.
Something as simple as Vaseline, I have also used copper grease.Can't find the thread on batteries so started this one . Lads what do ye recommend to put on the battery connections to stop them corroding.
The connections on the tractor here are coated in shite . I only ever used normal grease .Something as simple as Vaseline, I have also used copper grease.
Normal grease is not very conducive so it actually makes a poorer connection. I use Vaseline hereThe connections on the tractor here are coated in shite . I only ever used normal grease .
Normal grease is not very conducive so it actually makes a poorer connection. I use Vaseline here
Hot water and a wire brush is the simplest thing to dissolve and clean off the shite.The connections on the tractor here are coated in shite . I only ever used normal grease .
I have a battery terminal brush and they are well worth it .Ended up sticking 2 new connections on the leads . One broke taking them off so replaced the 2 . There not dear think e7 for the pair . Cleaned off the battery with a wire brush .
While you're at it check if there's a rubber mat under the battery. It's been proven to prolong the life of a battery against vibrations. Have them under everything here and I've got a few batteries with unbelievable years on them.Ended up sticking 2 new connections on the leads . One broke taking them off so replaced the 2 . There not dear think e7 for the pair . Cleaned off the battery with a wire brush .
I have a battery terminal brush and they are well worth it .
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I have a battery terminal brush and they are well worth it .
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https://www.yuasa.co.uk/batteries/c...go-super-heavy-duty-batteries-shd/640shd.htmlThe Bateman has a 655 battery in it, very little room for much bigger, and a JD 6920 engine, it is no more than up to it.
It has a black Varta 125Ah, 720cca battery in it at the moment, any recommendation on a more replacement, can't be much bigger.
TIA
Bought one in Enniscorthy the other day for €125. Never noticed the SHD on it but it's definitely a 115ah and 1000cca.Thanks for that, is there anyone selling those Yuasa 640shd batteries in Ireland?
If not will look for a generic 642.
In which establishment?Bought one in Enniscorthy the other day for €125. Never noticed the SHD on it but it's definitely a 115ah and 1000cca.
Tyreworld, 053 92 36436In which establishment?
When i was working in a motor factors you might get 1 in maybe 70 batterys back with something like thatGot a 622 version of that about two months, it had to go back since as it started to leak out of one of the cells down the block. Never saw that before. Another 622 on it now and it is fine so not an alternator problem.
Thanks for that, I picked up one today, a good bit smaller than the 655 but is an improvement. Didn't fully sort the problem may add a direct earth from the battery to the starter and check the other wiring.Bought one in Enniscorthy the other day for €125. Never noticed the SHD on it but it's definitely a 115ah and 1000cca.