I installed a master switch between the positive battery terminal and the starter solenoid on my Massey Ferguson 470 wheel loader because the battery would trickle off and die.
While removing the battery cables I noticed the rubber sheathing that coats it was brittle and cracked.
I then cut a heavy gauge jumper cable to replace the battery cable. I welded the switch mounting plate, installed the switch, installed all new connectors and tightened everything down.
While all this was happening I had the battery on the charger. When I put the battery back in I noticed it was fairly hot. The entire battery.
I put the voltmeter to it and it read 12.18 volts. The master switch works properly.
I am thinking this battery is a done deal on account of it not taking much juice but specifically getting hot.
Time for a new battery??
While removing the battery cables I noticed the rubber sheathing that coats it was brittle and cracked.
I then cut a heavy gauge jumper cable to replace the battery cable. I welded the switch mounting plate, installed the switch, installed all new connectors and tightened everything down.
While all this was happening I had the battery on the charger. When I put the battery back in I noticed it was fairly hot. The entire battery.
I put the voltmeter to it and it read 12.18 volts. The master switch works properly.
I am thinking this battery is a done deal on account of it not taking much juice but specifically getting hot.
Time for a new battery??