Cdubyah Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Need to replace the battery terminals on my truck. They have corroded, to the point that I have to redneck engineer a way to get home from work this morning. The old terminals won't come off, so I'm probably going to have to cut them. I have the new terminals, just need the tools and some help. Here's the ball buster, I work third shift, and I hope I can get this done before I go in tonight.I'll be up around 4, and will check here first to see if any of you folks can help me out. I live on the southwest side of Columbus.Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I'm in Grove City. Just post here and I'll send you an addy and number. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Is it something you can temp until you get here this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Wrong corner of the cowtown. I'm up on the NE side of town, at work where I have all that would be needed until about 6 tonight, if you wanted to drive that far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 A redneck engineering solution I've used in the past. Drive a steel screw in between the post and cable end (If it's the clamp on type). To remove the corrosion pour a can of coke on the terminals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggywiggy Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 i think they make a terminal cleaner where it shaves of the oustide and makes them a bit smaller but new again. you could try a wire brush sand paper combo as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Terminals are toast, can't clean them anymore. Need to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Wire cutters, razor blade, a wrench, and cable ends should be all you need. If u can redneck a way, I'm sure u could put new ends on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 have you found anyone yet? I live near OSU and MIGHT be able to come help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 i did the screw trick on my car two years ago. haven't had a problem since. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I bet he manned up and fixed it himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Indeed got it done myself. Decided just to get my own tools. This just gave me a nice excuse to pick up a nice 75 piece ratchet set.Thanks for all the offers. Good to know we got some good folks around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 If you would have waited I would have shot it for you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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