Side post batterys have less tendency to corrode at the cable ends then top posts. Or at least not quite as much as the tops. Dual-post battery, with the side posts connected and used for the vehicle power needs. Top posts unused except for jump-starts or charging.
Can I use a side post battery to top post?
Remove the side-post terminals. Replace each battery terminal with a post converter. These parts give you a safe and effective way to convert a side design to a top-post configuration. The converters should stretch between the sides and end up along the topside of the battery.
Why did GM start using side post batteries?
It was done for hood clearance issues due to the double wall edge of the “All New” lower line hood. Location: Chesterfield, Va. Re: When did chevy change to side post?
What is side post battery?
These 100% tin-plated copper alloy battery terminals are designed for use with batteries that have posts on the side rather than on the top. They have a 3/8″ hole and are fastened with side terminal bolts, sold separately.
Why do side post batteries exist?
You know that the reason for the side post terminal was to prevent the corrosion which was a part of most top terminal installs after a few years. Side terminal batteries seldom have terminal corrosion issues in my experience.
When did GM go to side post batteries?
First, the division will supply as original equipment on about 80 percent of General Motors car divisions’ 1971 model cars, the new Delco sealed side terminal (ST) battery. This new battery design was introduced by Delco-Remy in 1969, but has been available only in the after-market.
What year did side post batteries come out?
They first came out on 71 Pontiac Grand Prix and other Pontiacs with a 455. On other GM cars a bit later. If you believe production stats, they first appeared on the plastic fantastic early 1969, some say by car 22,000.
Are battery posts different sizes?
Nope – the +ve and -ve battery posts are actually different diameters. The negative is @ 2mm smaller in diameter. Must be the new batteries thinks I so I go and check the old ones and they have different diameter connections too (same as new ones).
What size bolt goes in a side post battery?
(100 Pack) Standard Automotive Side Post Battery Terminal Bolt 3/8″-16 Thread.
What size are battery posts?
The most common size of battery terminal is 10mm ring. 11mm and 13mm are the sizes of the car battery terminal. The terminal has 13mm for the bolt.
Which battery terminal do you disconnect first?
When disconnecting the cables from the old battery, disconnect the negative first, then the positive. Connect the new battery in the reverse order, positive then negative.” When you are replacing your car battery, It isn’t always easy to remember the order in which to disconnect and reconnect the terminals.
Can corroded terminals drain battery?
Corrosion can drain power out of a battery and shorten its life. Battery corrosion is typically apparent at the terminals, a problem that can be resolved by careful cleaning.
When should you replace battery terminals?
The terminals on the battery in your car usually last around 50,000 to 100,000 miles before they need to be replaced. There are a variety of things that can happen to a battery terminal that will prohibit it from working properly.
