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Post Battery Repair
I ordered a new 6 volt battery, but the top of the battery was split around one of the posts. The supplier accepted responsibility and another one arrived today. Seems a shame to chuck the damaged one on the scrap heap. Anyone know of a glue / gunge that may seal cracks above the "water line". There must be one as the lid of the battery is sealed against the tub.
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October 17th, 2018, 3:02 pm
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Post Re: Battery Repair
Possibly some sort of epoxy. Araldite!

Though if it didn't work, bye bye bulkhead!

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October 17th, 2018, 9:28 pm
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Apologies for highjacking the thread but I have a query about 6v/12v batteries. My 1932 Morris is a 6v system and I need to replace the battery. My neighbour has a knackered 12v battery where the voltage has dropped to around 6.5v. Is it possible to use it in the Morris, or will it cause damage to the electrics?

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October 19th, 2018, 2:46 pm
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No - throw it away, it's knackered. The 12V batteries plates will almost certainly be warped and sulphated up. Not an option.


October 19th, 2018, 3:12 pm
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the lids in old type batteries with visible contacts are put on with melted tar.


October 19th, 2018, 5:15 pm
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