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Can you use a top post battery to side post?
Installing a side mount battery into a vehicle designed for top post batteries can be done with a simple and economical conversion. Pairs of threaded side post terminal adapters are sold at your local auto parts store or the automotive section of some hardware and department stores.
Why does GM use side post batteries?
You know that the reason for the side post terminal was to prevent the corrosion which was a part of most top terminal installs after a few years. Side terminal batteries seldom have terminal corrosion issues in my experience.
Can you change post on battery?
If the battery terminals have minor corrosion, just remove them and clean them and the battery posts with a wire brush. But if either or both terminals don’t clamp tight or the corrosion is eating away at the metal, they should be replaced.
Which battery post do you take off first?
When disconnecting the cables from the old battery, disconnect the negative first, then the positive. Connect the new battery in the reverse order, positive then negative.”
When did GM start using side post batteries?
First, the division will supply as original equipment on about 80 percent of General Motors car divisions’ 1971 model cars, the new Delco sealed side terminal (ST) battery. This new battery design was introduced by Delco-Remy in 1969, but has been available only in the after-market.
Can a side post battery be converted to a top post battery?
Replace each battery terminal with a post converter. These parts give you a safe and effective way to convert a side design to a top-post configuration. The converters should stretch between the sides and end up along the topside of the battery. Each terminal must be made of lead for the best conductivity.
Where are the positive and negative terminals on a side post battery?
To ensure our content is always up-to-date with current information, best practices, and professional advice, articles are routinely reviewed by industry experts with years of hands-on experience. A side post battery has the positive and negative terminals located on the side of the battery rather than on the top of the battery.
How do you Grease the side post terminals?
Apply the battery grease to the side post terminals to prevent corrosion build-up. Connect the red-colored positive battery cable and tighten the clamp. Connect the black-colored negative battery cable and tighten that clamp. Apply the battery grease to the cable connectors also.
Do you lay wire away from positive side of battery?
Lay the wire away from the positive side of the battery. The positive side is almost always indicated by a red color, reports the Auto Parts Warehouse. If any metal connections between the positive and negative sides touch, a spark or shock might occur. Be mindful of the loose wires at all times.