Battery terminal corrosion

[Terragator]

Ide say this needs looking at .
Always more stuff todo.
Someone else will sort it.

I'm embarrassed to share this photo and hope it will give me the kick up the *** to sort it.

Valmet Valtra A92

 

[oosik]

Just wondering - does the remainder of the vehicle exhibit this level of maintenance.

 

[tibadoe]

A good cleaning and add something like the NOCO NCP2 MC303 Oil-Based Battery Terminal Protectors and you should be good to go. Don't have to use this brand but I do like the protection the NOCO offers. I bought the 50 count container of these and added to all my vehicles - been a few years and no issues. Have plenty left - if you won't across the pond - I'd give you two for your tractor. Will be installing on my MFGC soon when I get the tender lead and do it all at the same time.

 

[TractorGuy]

That is caused by a leaking battery. Just replace the battery and cables and move on.

 

[Ford850]

Usually leaking fumes, corroding any bare metal in the area. Fixing the cause is as important as fixing the symptoms. A poorly, partially charged battery has been the cause when mine looked like this. Clean all cables to insure a proper battery charge, and use a maintainer to keep it topped off and healthy. A new battery might be needed too.

 

[Terragator]

Just wondering - does the remainder of the vehicle exhibit this level of maintenance.

Nah it ain't too bad actaully greasing could do with being more regular.
It a proper filter service and its life blood renewed.
Some auxiliary lights need fixing, the depth guage on the loader needs replacing.

But it's a pretty sturdy basic tractor with just enough tech Todo what we need.
Remote valves would have been nice. But hey

 

[Terragator]

A good cleaning and add something like the NOCO NCP2 MC303 Oil-Based Battery Terminal Protectors and you should be good to go. Don't have to use this brand but I do like the protection the NOCO offers. I bought the 50 count container of these and added to all my vehicles - been a few years and no issues. Have plenty left - if you won't across the pond - I'd give you two for your tractor. Will be installing on my MFGC soon when I get the tender lead and do it all at the same time.

Cheers pal, I'll look into it.
So many things we have need servicing and updating plus bit we add for them to survive the so called changing circumstances.

All worth it In the end we had very basic Massey 365? Possibly a cab which had rotted through and kinda vintage. Good upgrade and we've started doing more jobs than we ever had done with the Massey.

 

[WranglerX]

Clean battery cables and terminals with baking soda to neutralize acids and polish contact surfaces with scotch bright pads and/or small stainless wire brush and coat all exposed metal surfaces of cable and terminal with corrosive preventive grease....Ever take clamp bolts out and clean threads and coat thoroughly...

I use this on all my connections after extensive cleaning and do not have corrosion issues...Have been know to do brand new vehicles when brought home from dealer and 8 years later when replacing battery, NO COROSION....

Dale

 

[Terragator]

Thanks all for ya comments and help. So far battery had a wash off and washed the rest of tractor more thoroughly to check for any other **** that needs fixing

 

[Terragator]

Clean battery cables and terminals with soda to neutralize acids and polish contact surfaces wi scotch brigh pads and coat all exposed matel surfaces of cable and terminal with corrosive perventive grease....

I use this on all my connections after rhoural cleaning abd do not have corrosion iussues...Have been lnow to do brand new vehicles whe brough home form dealer and 8 years later when replacing battery, NO COROSION....

Wow Def worth looking into to that see where I can get hold of it. thanks chappy chap

 

[the old grind]

We don't want to leave cleaned-up terminals bone dry and unprotected.

Between humidity and hydrogen release we're begging for corrosion on both without something with dielectric and water repellent qualities.

In past I've used petroleum jelly, lithium grease, WD-40, and red grease, and Ox-Guard from my electrical kit for use with Al wire terminal connections, though pricey.

Two words: Fluid Film.

 

[WranglerX]

Wow Def worth looking into to that see where I can get hold of it. thanks chappy chap

Not sure of availability on your side of the pond, but check with commercial power system equipment suppliers for similar produce, its pretty common produce (type) used on lead acid storage battery (back up ) systems...

We used it extensively when I was doing telecommunication power systems and did not have any corrosion issues....

The concept is to seal exposed metal surfaces from exposure to air and moisture thusly preventing corrosion crystals to grow....

Yes it will hold dust/dirt, because it is a grease, but a little surface dirt is a lot better than corrosion....

Dale

 

[WranglerX]

W don't want to leave cleaned-up terminals bone dry and unprotected.

Between humidity and hydrogen release we're begging for corrosion on both without something with dielectric and water repellent qualities.

In past I've used petroleum jelly, lithium grease, WD-40, and red grease, among others.

Two words: Fluid Film.

Silicone based dielectric grease available most any where (auto parts?) works really well too... Use it on fuses, and light bulb sockets (automotive and house hold) and many places where corrosion is not wanted....

Dale

 

[Beaver Cove Deere]

You already own a grease gun, Right?
I thin coat of chassis grease on the post terminal after a fresh post cleaning with the proper brush works just fine. It you really want to coat the outside of the clamp that's on you but I never bother.
A old timer I worked for 34 years ago taught me that and it worked perfectly every time on his dozers, excavators, pick ups and 10 wheelers.

 

[HEC]

I spray my terminals and metal parts in the area of the battery with fluid film and that works for me .

 

[Rebeldad1]

Buy a sealed battery. Most are now. The exception is the cells with serviceable screw caps. A modern battery shouldnt vent gas. And not at the terminals. I have bought 100's of batteries through my auto shop. If there is corrosion from the gasses the battery goes back defective in warranty, replaced if out of warranty.. Most of those batteries were side post that leaked at the seals. Top post seals hardly ever leaked.

A sealed battery doesnt need water added...

I did spray a coat of AMSoil metal protector on the posts to prevent rusting of the bolt on the cables. If you are seeing venting of the battery the probable cause is overcharging.

 

[PILOON]

What's wrong with Vaseline ? AKA petroleum jelly.
Worked well for years until they hyped special pricy products.

 

[fried1765]

Silicone based dielectric grease available most any where (auto parts?) works really well too... Use it on fuses, and light bulb sockets (automotive and house hold) and many places where corrosion is not wanted....

Dale

YUP.....that's the stuff to use!

 

[JethroB]

What's wrong with Vaseline ? AKA petroleum jelly.
Worked well for years until they hyped special pricy products.

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