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kwhizz 08-11-2013 12:49 PM

FYI
 
Went to Hot August Nights and ran into a couple of people that had the same problem.......These aftermarket Battery dis-connects went bad......Removed them and the cars started right up......Just thought I would pass the info along......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...mage_12541.jpg


Ken

67 Nova Boy 08-11-2013 12:53 PM

Re: FYI
 
Thanks for the info!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

MosportGreen66 08-11-2013 01:06 PM

Re: FYI
 
Hey Ken, I have these on my cars. Can you explain what exactly happened? Very curious (and naturally nervous).

Many thanks,
Dan

kwhizz 08-11-2013 04:03 PM

Re: FYI
 
Seems that the rotating contact assy lost it's connection in both instances......rotating the thumb wheel didn't do anything and they couldn't get the connection back......They had to remove the units and hook the cable back directly to the Battery to get the cars started......

Ken

m22mike 08-11-2013 07:12 PM

Re: FYI
 
Hmmmm [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] are those from that country that can't even make decent kitchen utensils, just sayin'

Mike

Bill Pritchard 08-13-2013 01:37 AM

Re: FYI
 
For the life of me, I don't understand why people feel they need these things [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] I have never owned one in my life and have never ever said &quot;boy I really wish I would'a had one of those battery disconnect things&quot;. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/confused.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/confused.gif[/img] Disconnecting your battery by the traditional method is not such a complicated process that I've ever felt compelled to have a short-cut method.

And let's not even mention how 'correct' they look when your hood is open [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

kwhizz 08-13-2013 01:45 AM

Re: FYI
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For the life of me, I don't understand why people feel they need these things [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] I have never owned one in my life and have never ever said &quot;boy I really wish I would'a had one of those battery disconnect things&quot;. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/confused.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/confused.gif[/img] Disconnecting your battery by the traditional method is not such a complicated process that I've ever felt compelled to have a short-cut method.

And let's not even mention how 'correct' they look when your hood is open [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] </div></div>


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Bill Pritchard 08-13-2013 01:50 AM

Re: FYI
 
Thanks, Ken....after I posted, I was hoping you wouldn't misunderstand the intent of my post. Definitely good info for people who might happen to have one [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

budnate 08-13-2013 03:27 AM

Re: FYI
 
I'll pile on, x3... 100k resto....green JC Whitney dohicky under the hood ........ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

Ngtflyr 08-13-2013 05:26 PM

Re: FYI
 
I always remove the positive cable by hand when the car is going to sit awhile. I just put it back on by hand, give it a slight twist to make sure of good contact. I don't use pliers for the crimp type cables or wrench for ones that have the adjustable nut/bolt. I have never had a problem. I do use a trickle charger when the car is sitting more than a day or two. The gel no maintenance original looking battery I have is 4+ yrs old and going strong. The other batteries I use are delco remy with a battery topper. Looks close to correct and less expensive over the long run. I hate side post batteries, can't believe GM is still using them. Had a lot of problems with side post batteries in 70 Chevelles, and chevy and gm trucks. Anyone have any useful tips for side post batteries?


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