Tim,
I've been using one of these for 20 years. Lot cheaper back then but
look around and you may find one for less. If your battery is too low
place a block of suitably sized wood under the battery. No worries with
corrosion. Here is the Moss page but Victoria British may sell them as
well.
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29387&SortOrder=10&gclid=CKu9hJa5rcICFWFgMgodDA0Afw
or use: *http://tinyurl.com/mudjzt3
*Dave W.
'59 :{)
'59 MGA 1500*
*
On 12/4/2014 12:23 PM, Tim Collins wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> Yesterday I took the battery out of my Sprite to clean all around the
> battery tray and firewall. That area was a problem during the
> restoration in 2008 so I want to keep up with corrosion. I found the
> area to be in great shape. I cleaned up a little bit of dirt and dust
> and then gave the area a good wash with baking soda and water.
>
> When I installed the battery in '08. I used some of those Christmas
> colored Terminal Corrosion Protectors. I don't know if they did a
> spectacular job of preventing corrosion or if the liberal dose of
> dielectric grease did the job - or both. Anyway, I got to wondering
> how long those terminal protectors last. I did pick up new protectors
> at the parts store today, but haven't been able to find any
> instructions that say how long they last. Checked the Internet and
> didn't find anything there.
>
> Does anyone know how long terminal protectors are good for before they
> go terminal? (Autocraft Part # AC619)
>
> Tim
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