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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Default Re: Pizza is Disturbed !
Originally Posted by pizzaguy

ISSUE ONE: The battery.

Jim still had the original battery in this car! He often added water to it, and in this process (I guess) acid kinda got on "other stuff" under there. What this means is, the battery ground cable was corroded all to hell.
Topping up with water would not make the acid spill out. The bottom of the fill holes is below the vent holes and air is trapped making a safe level for the acid. Too much water will overflow the fill holes but not come out the vents except if the acid sloshes around too much.
If the little plastic catch basin and the rear battery plug are not in place the fumes will vent and corrosive acid will precipitate around the earthing cable. If these run down the cable they can creep up inside the cable.
Using a charger will create more fumes and the bubbling on the plates causes a corrosive mist.
That catch basin and rear plug have a purpose, use them.
 
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