battery cover

[puddin]

anybody else have white sulphur powder in the trunk thats a smelly mess== would a battery cover help-- or is this the alt overcharging????

[azygoustoyou]

I have a pretty good cover if you need one.
Buy you need to get a different battery like a gel battery. (Optima)
Advantages of the OPTIMA Deep Cycle Battery:
Cross Section

Delivers higher peak amps faster than conventional batteries
Provides up to twice the life of conventional batteries
More consistent voltage across the discharge curve
Superior cold and hot weather performance vs. conventional batteries
Available in models with SAE posts, stainless threaded studs, or both
Spill-proof, even if the case is physically ruptured
Will not off-gas in normal operation, eliminating fumes, odor & corrosion
Over 14x more shock and vibration resistant than conventional batteries
Provides more power from a smaller package
True zero maintenance
Holds charge better during periods of nonuse
Operates in any position without spilling
Offers proven durability & performance

[manoa matt]

Just clean if off with a wire brush and apply battery terminal protectant grease, available at most auto parts stores in those small "ketchup packets" for about a buck.

[htchevyii]

The batterys should be a style that has a drain tube that attaches to the battery and goes thru the trunk floor at the least, although as Brady said a gell cell or AGM is much better. I just bit the bullet and purchased a X S power AGM from Summit, I haven't even installed it yet!

[puddin]

seems like the gel style is the way to go-- kinda like having access to the batt in case of emergancy- (got a quick disconnet terminal)
the terminals were corroreding i allready applied the terminal goop to keep them clean - the batt actually gives of gas while charging and discharging and in a sealed trunk they collect and produce the white sulfur stuff.

i'm gonna check for the 2 holes to see if they're clogged and put a honeycomb like batt tray under the batt-

[puddin]

so get this now== i just realized i have a parasitic draw test switch on the positive cable all this time i thought it was some sort of quick disconnect .. has anyone ever heard of the otc 7645 parasitic draw test switch used to find a drain on the battery??? i read the instructions and it says to connect to the neg terminal- but mine is on the positive and i suppose (never assume) that this test switch wasn't meant to be always connected .. it looks to me that it just has a screw thumbwheel that allows the connection to be broken == i think i'll remove it and see if the batt still seems to gas off as much

weird huh??

[manoa matt]

I would remove all the "parasitic crap" installed on the battery by previous owners. Get it to the way the factory intended. Clean all contacts on the battery and wires (both ends) The connection of the battery grounding cable (-) to the body must be clean or the battery won't charge. Batteries will last a long time if well maintained. Dust, dirt, and impurities on the top surface of the battery can draw off voltage, periodically wipe down the top surface of the battery. Another factor is the electrolyte level. Pry off the covers and add ONLY steam distilled water to top it off. Put it back in, drive around for 1/2 hour at rpms above 2000 and it will be charged. If you want to add a quick disconnect, it should be on the negative side.

The generic battery in my daily driver has been in the car since I bought it 5 years ago, and I don't know how old it actually is, but its well maintained, stays charged, does not off gas or produce white chalky deposits, and starts every time. The battery is just one component in a system. All the components must be in proper working order.