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Apr 24, 2007 21:38:12
steinlaw

My 65B was converted to one battery. The positive cable is stuck to the battery. I have taken off the nut, but I can't get the cable off of the terminal. It is stuck on. Anyone have any ideas on how to get it off?

Thanks,

Apr 24, 2007 21:42:18
Andy

Old screwdriver or chisel. Wedge it between the split in the clamp and angle it towards one side of the clamp and tap it with a hammer.

When it gets driven down there a bit, just pry the clamp open and remove.





Apr 24, 2007 21:44:07
blundgren

Pour some Coke on it to clean it up. Let it sit for awhile. Or, get a big screwdriver in there and pry open the post.

Apr 24, 2007 21:49:30
Kimberly

Use channel lock pliers to twist it off.

Apr 24, 2007 21:50:16
steinlaw

Thanks. The screwdriver worked like a charm. Now I just have to get the *)^&* dash off.

Apr 24, 2007 22:08:03
pippatch

Don't use the screwdriver!!!!

Apr 24, 2007 22:16:23
MGB27

steinlaw Wrote:

Quote: "
My 65B was converted to one battery. The positive cable is stuck to the battery. I have taken off the nut, but I can't get the cable off of the terminal. It is stuck on. Anyone have any ideas on how to get it off?
Thanks,
"


Buy a battery post clamp puller--I have one from Sears (Crafstman)---Works like a charm and it avoids twisting or damaging the posts--

Apr 25, 2007 06:05:21
rrmgb

OR THE COKE

Apr 25, 2007 06:45:23
cfrench

The dash on the 65 will not tax you very much. It is just a few nuts, nowhere near as bad as a later car.

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