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custom90



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Battery terminals
i notice recently doing a few things with my 90 Puma that on both battery terminals both positive + and negative - that the clamps do fit nicely however you can simply remove the clamps from the battery posts by hand. Now i know these should be firmly clamped with the bolt already there and only removeable with a spanner but the bolts/nuts are already as tight as possible why do you think this may be? i haven't had any problem but just thinking if one of them became loose would cause problems
Post #26278 8th Mar 2010 7:43pm
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parktag



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I had an intermittant starting problem which i eventually traced back to a loose battery lead. If it's slack nip it up a bit just incase. 130 crew cab
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custom90



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parktag wrote:
I had an intermittant starting problem which i eventually traced back to a loose battery lead. If it's slack nip it up a bit just incase.
nip it up?
Post #26284 8th Mar 2010 8:28pm
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parktag



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Just tighten it up a bit. Thumbs Up 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco
Post #26287 8th Mar 2010 8:35pm
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custom90



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wish i could but the bolt/nut is already as tight as it can be
Post #26290 8th Mar 2010 8:40pm
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parktag



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After i tightened mine they would't turn anymore. I'd take them off to check they are not dammaged or fitted incorrectly. 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco
Post #26291 8th Mar 2010 8:45pm
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KarlB



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The battery posts should be slightly tapered. Loosen the clamps a tad, tap them down gently, then retighten them. Should do the trick.
Post #26317 9th Mar 2010 12:49am
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K9F



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Should there be no spare thread capacity on the bolt surely a couple of strategically placed washers should do the trick nicely! Also clean the grease/vaseline off of the terminal to give the clamp more purchase. Basic engineering, if this couldn't have been fathomed out yourself get an engineer or mechanic to do it before you do yourself an injury. Elf and safety!

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Post #26320 9th Mar 2010 7:40am
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merebrowpaul



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Nice one K9 made me chuckle Rolling with laughter BETTER TO REGRET THE THINGS YOU'VE DONE THAN REGRET THE THINGS YOU HAVE'NT
Post #26373 9th Mar 2010 7:10pm
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
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I've had a problem with both previous Defenders,, particular the - neg terminal, and a slack fit
both being replace with a conventual bolt type terminal, with space for extra leads eg Front winch etc California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #26480 10th Mar 2010 10:15pm
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JMS



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TJ101,

Dito. Did you keep the huge ANL fuse on the positive terminal? Dealer said to me removal of the 500amp would kill the warranty if removed.

JMS
Post #26482 10th Mar 2010 10:56pm
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TJ101



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Hi KMS

Only really had the problem with the - Neg Terminals, so only changed them,, pathetic things California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #26484 10th Mar 2010 11:13pm
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custom90



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undone tigtening bolts yesterday on both terminals with much effort! Shocked and with use of hammer just lightly tapped the lead down then tapped the terminals down onto that then tightened them. sorted Very Happy maybe this will stop them nearly coming off whilst driving along Embarassed
Post #26702 13th Mar 2010 4:32pm
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parktag



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Post #26843 14th Mar 2010 11:37pm
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