Battery bolts too short?

[captain2011]

Has anyone experienced the terminal bolts on the battery being too short when installing the leads for the Battery Tender JR?

 

[joshpxj]

I have. If you use a pocket screwdriver to pick up the lower nut while turning the screw it should grab and thread. A little tricky but that's how I have done it.

 

[LouDoo]

You can also use a piece of tubing behind the nut to hold it against the battery post. When you need a new battery get a sealed AGM type, not only is the battery far superior but it doesn't have the floating nuts.

Lou

 

[Matt Braley]

Yes a piece of tube under the nut and a zip tie around the post so that nut can't fall out of there.

 

[Dr Honda]

.... but it doesn't have the floating nuts.

Lou

You said... floating nuts. :biggrinjester:

 

[brock1]

You can also use a piece of tubing behind the nut to hold it against the battery post. When you need a new battery get a sealed AGM type, not only is the battery far superior but it doesn't have the floating nuts.

Lou

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THATS WHAT SHE SAID