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Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - TheOriginalMrP - 19 Jun 2010
Hey guys,
Does anybody have a spare set of these?
I do not want to cut the original terminals off the cables
I do not want to fit a battery with regular battery posts
But one of the brass bolts that screws into the side terminals of my battery only tightens down so far then jumps a thread. It's definately the bolt at fault because when i swap sides its fine.
Thanks.
Ben
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - Rich H - 19 Jun 2010
Quote: But one of the brass bolts that screws into the side terminals of my battery only tightens down so far then jumps a thread. It's definately the bolt at fault because when i swap sides its fine.
:?: Surely you mean when when you swap bolts its fine?
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - Rissy - 20 Jun 2010
I had exactly the same issue, with tearing the thread of one of my bolts, just before Chirk. I ordered the last two from Ed's in Holland, and they arrived in super quick time. Cost a couple of quid each. I think Ed was awaiting a new batch of them when i talked to him on the phone the other week, so he should have them in now. I looked ALL over to try and find replacements in the UK, with NO luck what so ever (Tried Car company's parts depts, B&Q, Homebase and Motor factor outlets). So i would advise you not to waste your time, and just order from Ed.
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - stunned_monkey - 20 Jun 2010
They are a wierd thread, that is true. But perfectly sourceable from a decent fastner supply company - http://www.namrick.co.uk is who I use. I buy longish ones and cut them down. (and before anyone asks - I genuinely can't remember what it is :oops: It might help to know tha thte same battery style is used on the Vauxhall Zafira)
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - Rissy - 20 Jun 2010
stunned_monkey Wrote:They are a wierd thread, that is true. But perfectly sourceable from a decent fastner supply company - http://www.namrick.co.uk is who I use. I buy longish ones and cut them down. (and before anyone asks - I genuinely can't remember what it is :oops: It might help to know tha thte same battery style is used on the Vauxhall Zafira)
I remembered that a Vauxhall, years ago, used to use the same battery terminals on a particular model, i thought it was the Sintra, or something, so i went there, and they tried looking up the part on their computer system, without success.
The thread on these bolts is very course, i think its like a 1.25 pitch or something. I guess if you have lots of time, and patience, and are not in a rush to use your car, then research could prove fruitful. I didn't have any of this, most of all time, i wanted LEX to go to Chirk so just took the easy way out, while i still had time to receive from Ed.
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - stunned_monkey - 20 Jun 2010
Being american, they're an impreial thread - summat like 3/8" UNC but that's almost certainly wrong!
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - Rissy - 20 Jun 2010
stunned_monkey Wrote:Being american, they're an impreial thread - summat like 3/8" UNC but that's almost certainly wrong!
That's it! 3/8" diameter. I remember seeing that on the Texas website.
Not sure about the length. But as i said, the pitch of the thread is course anyway. Over all, its a weird little bolt. ha-ha!
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - TheOriginalMrP - 20 Jun 2010
cheers guys. It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't brass. The thread crosses so easily. It's actually the second bolt too because the positive side went bad 3 years ago and i found 1 long bolt which i cut down with the same thread and not brass. I'll be lucky to find another though so i thought i'd try and get 1 donated first. It's holding on there granted but not tightening up as much as i'd like before it lets go again. Cheers again. MrP X
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - TheOriginalMrP - 18 Jul 2010
Got 2 of these for 40p in the end... not made of brass, but what the hell?
If anyone ever needs these, just let me know.
Ben
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - Rissy - 18 Jul 2010
...Great price!
Are you GOING to tell us where from? Or is it a secret? :lol:
Re: Battery Terminal Bolts (ORIGINAL) - TheOriginalMrP - 18 Jul 2010
Not a secret.......
http://www.sasfast.com/
I did have to take my battery in and they were a little longer than our bolts, but a couple of washers between them and the terminal proved to be quite satisfactory.
Cheers
Ben