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Dennis Huber

01-06-2007 03:04:17




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I have a MF 135 diesel. The + battery terminal develops a lot of corrosion. Do I have an electrical leak and how do I find it if I have one? Are there products to prevent this corrosion?
Dennis W Paris, Maine




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TomTX

01-08-2007 13:01:34




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
Dennis, you had a sorry battery to begin with. I have had the same problem. You can use the Optima as others have said, or you can get a battery made by East Penn Mfg co and your problems are over. The ones at ORielly are made my East Penn, and cannot be opened for service ian ay way, You CANNOT add water, and they will not corrode like batteries that you can pry off the covers. Tom



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Gerald J.

01-07-2007 10:51:19




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
The terminal corrodes because the post isn't sealed to the battery top cover. You could try to fill the gap with grease or epoxy and you can give some protection to the terminal with grease or protective paint, but the only permanent solution is a battery with the post sealed to the top cover. Some makers do that well, some don't bother to try.

Gerald J.



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msb

01-07-2007 00:05:11




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
Replace the next battery with an Optima battery and you will never be bothered with corrosion or filling a battery again and Optimma batteries usually have around a 15 year life.Do a google search for AGM batteries for more information. Auto Zone has the best price on them.They are the only battery I will now buy.The only downside besides the price is they can not be fast charged.



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Aaron Ford

01-06-2007 18:59:03




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
Hello, I have this problem with my truck battery. I think it is due to the battery being old and emitting more hydrogen gasses than when new. I stopped at Autozone and picked up a can of battery cleaner and a can of terminal protectant. Total cost of 8 bucks. I sprayed the cleaner and rinsed with clear water till all corrosion was gone, then sprayed the protectant. It seems to work, but the acid accumulation on the battery continues...

Ii think I need a new Battery.


Let"s go Mountaineers,

Aaron

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Dean

01-06-2007 17:27:03




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
Dennis:

This is normal but must be controlled to prevent corrosion damage to other parts.

Once you have cleaned your terminals like the other posters have advised, install a set of anti corrosion battery terminal washers available from any good auto parts store. Change them every 6-12 months and you should have no more corrosion problems.

Dean



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IBorange in TX

01-06-2007 15:56:45




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
Take a bottle of classic coke and pour it on the bat terminal. It will react w/the corrosin and clean the outside of the terminal. Wash off with plain water. Spray the entire outside of the terminal w/clear spray. Don't know why the corrosion gathers around the terminals.
Good Luck.....



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CENTAUR

01-06-2007 06:29:40




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
Take a tin cam.Put in about 2 tablespoons of baking soda and this will neutrilize all acid by using a old rag the size of an shop rag or wash cloth. Let the battery cables dangle in this solution till it stops foaming.After they are clean,scrape inside of cable with a old knife blade.Check battery posts for a glass like hard coating and remove if so.You can slow down leaking around posts by the felt washers that are available and the grease will also help but it attracts dust.

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51Pony

01-06-2007 04:50:48




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 Re: Battery Corrosion in reply to Dennis Huber, 01-06-2007 03:04:17  
Dennis
Clean it off the corrosion real good and don't get any on you or your clothes. Makes a nice hole in whatever it lands on. Flush with water, then apply a small amount of grease all over the terminal and wire fitting. That will stop the corrosion. As to why it's started in the first place..... ....?



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