You can connect to the side post if you just try.
Can you change a top post battery to a side post.
Just like a top post battery.
Pairs of threaded side post terminal adapters are sold at your local auto parts store or the automotive section of some hardware and department stores.
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Im trying to install a audio system in a 98 chevy monte carlo this is getting irritating with the side post battery and.
Switching side mount battery for a top post duration.
Apply the battery grease to the side post terminals to prevent corrosion build up.
Installing a side mount battery into a vehicle designed for top post batteries can be done with a simple and economical conversion.
Reattach the positive side.
How to change your car battery terminal connectors duration.
Connect the red colored positive battery cable and tighten the clamp.
These parts give you a safe and effective way to convert a side design to a top post configuration.
However i can only seem to get it hand tight.
The converters should stretch between the sides and end up along the topside of the battery.
Side terminals are hard to manipulate and the bolts that hold them on are tiny with threads that are easily stripped.
Each terminal must be made of lead for the best conductivity.
Connect the positive cable to that positive side post and the negative cable to any metal part of the engine.
Replace each battery terminal with a post converter.
The material used on the prongs on the side i m assuming so you can tighten it bend and almost break at.
Complete the project by reattaching the red or positive side cable to the post converter.
I have a side post battery and i wanted to know is there any kits i can buy that will let me keep my regular side post battery cable the same but have a top post on the top of my battery.
You can convert.
Make sure the key is in the off position remove battery post don t let the red on touch anything this is a hot wire.
In order to replace the battery place the side post battery securely into the battery box and reinstall the hold down assembly.
Remove the battery if you have a post holding the battery inplace lossen.
Side battery terminals are a fad that came and went almost.
I recently had to cut and replace my old battery cable.