LS XR4046 Battery Removal

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Postscript on battery purchase/install. I visited every one of the local auto supply shops. I had come across a repair shop that sold Interstate Brand batteries, they didn't have the Group 24 AGM, but suggested the local CarQuest auto parts store Bobbie's Auto Parts that was a local dealer of Interstate. He called his Interstate rep and they had one in the store the next day. The battery was the "marine" grade version of the Group 24 (Group24M) and it had additional screw down terminals in addition to the usual +/- sleeve style terminals. There isn't a ton of play in the battery cable and the orientation and location of the terminals is key. They were perfect.

When I went to install the battery, it was easiest, to completely remove the frames supporting the battery and it's electronics. Also removed the Air Cleaner completely to get access to remove and install the battery. Pulled the battery and the "bucket" that holds the battery to the frame. Problem: a lot of battery installs requires an integrated rail at the bottom of each long side of the battery where clamps would hold it down in place. Not necessary in this application, and it actually stopped the battery from sliding into the bucket. Solution: key saw to remove the clamping rail at the base of the battery, once removed the battery slid perfectly into place. You don't have to remove a ton of material, but a little bit and the battery goes into the plastic bucket without distorting. (I actually think a block plane would have been perfect, but didn't have that tool when doing this repair in the field). Got the vacuum cleaner out to clean up all of the accumulated dust on the radiators and put everything back together and it started right up.

 

[alexpops]

While you are in there, it would be a good idea to wire wheel under that ground connection & coat the connection with vaseline or dielectric grease after reattaching. Your cable strands are exposed & will wick moisture & start to corrode inside the insulation.