How do you put battery in the trunk?
Bolted the mount down to the trunk floor and then used thru the sheet metal battery studs so you don’t run cables thru any sheet metal. The positive cable fastened every 8-10″ with rubber cable clamps all the way to the starter. Negative cable run far enough forward to attach it to the trans more or less in parallel with the positive cable.
Do you have to remove the battery cable to change the battery?
Remove the battery. Some cars will not require the removal of the battery while replacing battery cables, but even if it is not necessary, it may make the process easier. Removing the battery can free up room to work and removes any possibility of the cables coming back into contact with their terminals and shocking you.
What are the pros and cons of putting battery in the trunk?
The pros are better weight balance and cleaner engine bay. The cons are it takes a bit more work to setup. I also use the through bulkhead electrical connectors which eliminates the need to run the cable through a hole. Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you! “Jeremy Clarkson”
Where is the negative battery cable on a car?
Usually the negative battery cable will be bolted to the engine or somewhere on the vehicle’s frame, while the positive battery cable will usually be bolted to the starter or a fuse box.
Can a battery be installed in the trunk?
A short ground cable of the same size can be run to the frame but another short cable of the same size should run from the engine to the frame to complete the ground circuit. The photos and captions chronicle the installation of an Optima battery in a Bitchin’ finned aluminum battery box within the trunk of my deuce hi-boy roadster.
Remove the battery. Some cars will not require the removal of the battery while replacing battery cables, but even if it is not necessary, it may make the process easier. Removing the battery can free up room to work and removes any possibility of the cables coming back into contact with their terminals and shocking you.
What to do if you have electrical issues after replacing a battery?
If you’re experiencing electrical issues immediately after a battery replacement or disconnect, make sure the battery cables were re-attached and tightened down properly. Herculean strength isn’t necessary, but the cables should be snug and not move around or come off of the battery posts.
What to do when you disconnect battery from car?
If you’re disconnecting the negative cable and leaving the battery in place, be sure to push the cable out of the way. If there’s any chance that it might spring back into place and touch either battery terminal, use zip ties to hold it in place.
Where do the positive and negative battery cables go?
Negative cables bolt directly to the body of the car or engine block, positive cables attach to the starter. The battery will have labels marked with a + and a – sign. The plus is the positive cable terminal, the – is the negative.
Bolted the mount down to the trunk floor and then used thru the sheet metal battery studs so you don’t run cables thru any sheet metal. The positive cable fastened every 8-10″ with rubber cable clamps all the way to the starter. Negative cable run far enough forward to attach it to the trans more or less in parallel with the positive cable.
Where is the positive terminal on a battery?
The positive terminal will be opposite of the negative, connected to the post marked with a plus sign. Step 4: Remove the battery from the engine. Once both cables have been disconnected, remove any securing mechanism at the base or top of the battery, and then remove the battery from the engine bay. Step 5: Disconnect the battery cables.
How to change the positive battery cable on the starter?
Attach one end of the new positive battery cable to the solenoid by sliding the cable over the stud on the solenoid and securing the nut over the cable end. Attach the free end of the cable to the battery cable post on the starter by securing the nut over the cable end. Reattach the positive battery cable to the positive battery terminal.
Can a negative battery cable be disconnected from a positive battery?
Because the negative cable is the one most often disconnected while working under the hood of a car, the positive one may by slightly more difficult to remove. Once the positive cable is disconnected from the battery, the battery will be completely disconnected and may be removed.