kc5dlo
Gold Member
I had 2 batteries explode in a 1972 Chevelle. Both times they exploded when trying to start the car after sitting overnite. The first time it happened the whole case to the battery was blown apart. I called Sears and told them what happened and that the battery was less than a year old. The guy said bring all the parts in they would swap it out. I got an old rusty galvanized wash bucket and with a pair of pliers picked up as many pieces as I could and put them in the bucket. The guy at sears fished around the bucket a bit and said OK. After I got home I rinsed out the wash bucket and the inside bottom shined like new!
Another time the battery blew similar to the one in the picture. I loved that car but it had too many electrical gremlins to keep. I had the voltage regulator and alternator checked both times and no problem was found with them.
Another time the battery blew similar to the one in the picture. I loved that car but it had too many electrical gremlins to keep. I had the voltage regulator and alternator checked both times and no problem was found with them.