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bw4sale · 01-01-2009, 03:59 PM

Some of you may have seen this, but I never have. It got hot enough to melt the lead in the connector. It was arcing where the wire met the connector. Couldn't find any reason except a bad connection, not tight enough. That's the verdict unless anyone else has any ideas.

69halfton · 01-01-2009, 04:01 PM

unbelivable! thats the first, and hopefully the last time i ever see that!

cdowns · 01-01-2009, 04:14 PM

its also a good practice to put the connecter all the way onto the terminal

68gmsee · 01-01-2009, 04:46 PM

Personally, the only time I've used those connectors is for an emergency or can't find the right length. I've never seen this problem but have had a lot of connection issues with them.

Painter D · 01-01-2009, 05:44 PM

That's the first time I've ever seen that happen.

**70cst** · 01-01-2009, 05:57 PM

WOW!! Holy open-short circuit!!

thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 06:38 PM

Whoa!

lowriden58 · 01-01-2009, 07:52 PM

Looks like a T-1000 is coming to live under your hood

German_AC · 01-01-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowriden58

Looks like a T-1000 is coming to live under your hood

bw4sale · 01-01-2009, 08:18 PM

Yeah, I guess I was in a hurry when I connected the battery. Those style connectors were put on by the p.o.

vasquezmrysvll · 01-01-2009, 09:02 PM

personally i like the gm style side post

ChevLoRay · 01-01-2009, 09:13 PM

It's a graphic example of what can happen to any electrical connections that aren't done properly, whether vehicles or structures. Any looseness at all will result in some degree of arcing. The more it arcs, the more it heats up. The sulphuric acid within a battery, as the battery discharges, creates a very explosive gas, hydrogen sulphide. If you've never seen an automotive battery explode, you're lucky. I hope you never do.

*Cunit69* · 01-01-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

WOW!! Holy open-short circuit!!

Never heard of an open short cicuit, is that something new?

Kayotic · 01-02-2009, 12:21 AM

Fortunatly who ever tinned those cables used a low heat solder. Still atleast 600-800 degrees though. Ouch. Every one be carefull with stuff like this. I had a batt. explode on a backhoe once. Turned the key, then boom, cracked in half and loud as hell. And that batt. was never abused.

Never mind about the tinned cables, Damn, that is hot. I took a second peek at the pic.

bw4sale · 01-02-2009, 08:49 AM

My cousin once put the battery in and connected it BACKWARDS in my granddad's 68. I had to go through and replace a lot of fried wires.

72BlckButy · 01-02-2009, 09:16 AM

Never quite seen that before... note to self, check the battery terminals when I get home.

ChevLoRay · 01-02-2009, 10:07 AM

[QUOTE=Kayotic;3060724]...I had a batt. explode on a backhoe once. Turned the key, then boom, cracked in half and loud as hell. And that batt. was never abused....QUOTE]

A battery that is low on electrolyte may emit more hydrogen sulphide than full battery. Batteries that are being charged definately emit more. Fill up the battery with distilled water BEFORE you charge it. Keep any ignition source (flame/spark) away from a charging battery.

01-01-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Make sure your connections are good!! Some of you may have seen this, but I never have. It got hot enough to melt the lead in the connector. It was arcing where the wire met the connector. Couldn't find any reason except a bad connection, not tight enough. That's the verdict unless anyone else has any ideas. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

01-01-2009, 04:01 PM	#2
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01-01-2009, 04:14 PM	#3
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01-01-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Make sure your connections are good!! Personally, the only time I've used those connectors is for an emergency or can't find the right length. I've never seen this problem but have had a lot of connection issues with them.

01-01-2009, 05:44 PM	#5
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01-01-2009, 07:52 PM	#8
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01-01-2009, 08:18 PM	#10
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Make sure your connections are good!! Yeah, I guess I was in a hurry when I connected the battery. Those style connectors were put on by the p.o. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

01-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#11
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01-01-2009, 09:13 PM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Make sure your connections are good!! It's a graphic example of what can happen to any electrical connections that aren't done properly, whether vehicles or structures. Any looseness at all will result in some degree of arcing. The more it arcs, the more it heats up. The sulphuric acid within a battery, as the battery discharges, creates a very explosive gas, hydrogen sulphide. If you've never seen an automotive battery explode, you're lucky. I hope you never do. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-02-2009, 12:21 AM	#14
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Make sure your connections are good!! Fortunatly who ever tinned those cables used a low heat solder. Still atleast 600-800 degrees though. Ouch. Every one be carefull with stuff like this. I had a batt. explode on a backhoe once. Turned the key, then boom, cracked in half and loud as hell. And that batt. was never abused. Never mind about the tinned cables, Damn, that is hot. I took a second peek at the pic. Last edited by Kayotic; 01-02-2009 at 12:23 AM.

01-02-2009, 08:49 AM	#15
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Make sure your connections are good!! My cousin once put the battery in and connected it BACKWARDS in my granddad's 68. I had to go through and replace a lot of fried wires. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

01-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Make sure your connections are good!! Never quite seen that before... note to self, check the battery terminals when I get home. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-02-2009, 10:07 AM	#17
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Make sure your connections are good!! [QUOTE=Kayotic;3060724]...I had a batt. explode on a backhoe once. Turned the key, then boom, cracked in half and loud as hell. And that batt. was never abused....QUOTE] A battery that is low on electrolyte may emit more hydrogen sulphide than full battery. Batteries that are being charged definately emit more. Fill up the battery with distilled water BEFORE you charge it. Keep any ignition source (flame/spark) away from a charging battery. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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