Im trying to install a audio system in a 98 chevy monte carlo this is getting irritating with the side post battery and.
Can you change a top post battery to a side post.
Connect the positive cable to that positive side post and the negative cable to any metal part of the engine.
Replace each battery terminal with a post converter.
Just like a top post battery.
You can connect to the side post if you just try.
Each terminal must be made of lead for the best conductivity.
Reattach the positive side.
The material used on the prongs on the side i m assuming so you can tighten it bend and almost break at.
In order to replace the battery place the side post battery securely into the battery box and reinstall the hold down assembly.
Some car manufacturers are still installing them but most have gone back to the post terminals on the top of the battery.
How to change your car battery terminal connectors duration.
That way i can add a terminal clamp that allows more than one output from my battery.
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You can convert.
Installing a side mount battery into a vehicle designed for top post batteries can be done with a simple and economical conversion.
Side terminals are hard to manipulate and the bolts that hold them on are tiny with threads that are easily stripped.
Remove the battery if you have a post holding the battery inplace lossen.
I have a side post battery and i wanted to know is there any kits i can buy that will let me keep my regular side post battery cable the same but have a top post on the top of my battery.
Side battery terminals are a fad that came and went almost.
Switching side mount battery for a top post duration.
The converters should stretch between the sides and end up along the topside of the battery.
I bought an adapter for my side post battery to convert into a top post terminal because side post cables terminals are a pain to find nowadays unless you go online pay for shipping etc.
These parts give you a safe and effective way to convert a side design to a top post configuration.
However i can only seem to get it hand tight.
Connect the red colored positive battery cable and tighten the clamp.
Complete the project by reattaching the red or positive side cable to the post converter.
I recently had to cut and replace my old battery cable.
