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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox
Mrs Fox has had two battery-post melt-downs in the past six months and the man from BatteryBoys said this is usually due to the cables being bolted on too loosely or too tightly.
Since it is my responsibility to ensure that Mrs Fox doesn't go up in flames a third time, where can I get an adjustable torque-wrench (I want one with a ratchet that slips, not have to look at a gauge) and what torque should I set it too?
Thank you
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Clearly something is wrong. The obvious-are your batteries secure? Do they match? Are the connections clean?
Your wife's driving?
As to torquing the connectors. CONFESSIONS- I've had cars, boats, and now a golf cart. Some of the items listed were OLD. I've never heard of anyone torquing the battery connectors. You can over-tighten them to the point of stripping the screw. Wrench size-a 1/4 inch socket wrench-a six inch combination wrench. SNUG IS THE WORD. If, you are going to use a 3/8 socket set, you want to hold it close to the head to lessen your strength.
TOOLS FROM HARBOR FREIGHT? They are CHEEP for a reason. A torque wrench from Harbor Freight? You are buying what SHOULD BE a precision tool that will be accurate when new and in the future.