Charging issues (has been "Hi everyone" for too long)

["Kerry Pinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>]

I did not say loose.  I said snug.  Loose enough you can twist it off but
certainly not loose enough to fall off.  The battery will make it's own
connection.

----- Original Message -----
From: Christopher Hoffman <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Charging issues (has been "Hi everyone" for too long)


> Great technical advice from Kerry, although I would recommend never
driving
> a car with a loose battery cable. The relatively long cable could pop off
> and land who knows where (fan belt? starter motor?). Go with the
> quick-disconnect that Kerry noted... it's a few bucks for peace of mind
and
> safety, available at any auto parts store.
>
> Chris in LA
>
>
> Kerry Pinkerton (pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx) wrote:
>
> > One thing you should also do until you get this fixed is to pull the
> > negative cable off when you finish driving the car.  It does not have to
be
> > tightened with the wrench, just snug enough that you can still remove it
by
> > hand.  You can also get battery disconnects that allow you to quickly
> > disconnect the battery by throwing a switch or handle.  I have them on
most
> > my old cars and it ensures the battery will be hot when I want to start
the
> > car.
>
>
>