No, it was tight enough. It just didn't conduct current to the starter.
It was tight every time I rotated it. Had to push hard.
And I don't think a washer is used between the cable and the solenoid anyhow. he didn't add one.
No, it was tight enough. It just didn't conduct current to the starter.
It was tight every time I rotated it. Had to push hard.
And I don't think a washer is used between the cable and the solenoid anyhow. he didn't add one.
Generally an "inner toothed" star washer is used. Sometimes a "captive" lockwasher is built into the nut.. No washer between the cable and the solenoid itself. I lost count of how many starter cable connections I had to clean over the years. Remove the cable, sand both sides of the cable connector, apply a liberal coat of battery terminal grease and make sure there is a toothed washer (or even a split lock washer, although less effective) and torque firmly - but not TOO tight because it is only a copper bolt and often also a copper or brass nut. Steel nuts rust.
I use stainless on my boat and so does Yamaha and Mercury
Because they sell batteries there ffs! Don't be a DIK! Tractor supply sells batteries to Jackwad.
Thanks for mentioning that, 2 years later. Very helpful. Have you ever thought of a reading comprehension course?
I was looking for the same questions! I think I’ll just pay $10 more and be worry-free at Walmart if I need replacement within 3 years! 👍🏻
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