[Spridgets] Corrosion protectors

[Rick Fisk]

I have one of those out in the garage.  It's new, but I don't remember where I
got it.  Didn't know they were so valuable.  :-)

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> On Dec 4, 2014, at 5:41 PM, dwoerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
>
> Tim,
>
> I've been using one of these for 20 years.  Lot cheaper back then but
> look around and you may find one for less.  If your battery is too low
> place a block of suitably sized wood under the battery. No worries with
> corrosion.  Here is the Moss page but Victoria British may sell them as
> well.
>
>
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29387&SortOrder
=10&gclid=CKu9hJa5rcICFWFgMgodDA0Afw
>
> or use: *http://tinyurl.com/mudjzt3
>
> *Dave W.
> '59 :{)
> '59 MGA 1500*
>
> *
>
>> On 12/4/2014 12:23 PM, Tim Collins wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> Yesterday I took the battery out of my Sprite to clean all around the
>> battery tray and firewall. That area was a problem during the
>> restoration in 2008 so I want to keep up with corrosion. I found the
>> area to be in great shape. I cleaned up a little bit of dirt and dust
>> and then gave the area a good wash with baking soda and water.
>>
>> When I installed the battery in '08. I used some of those Christmas
>> colored Terminal Corrosion Protectors. I don't know if they did a
>> spectacular job of preventing corrosion or if the liberal dose of
>> dielectric grease did the job - or both. Anyway, I got to wondering
>> how long those terminal protectors last. I did pick up new protectors
>> at the parts store today, but haven't been able to find any
>> instructions that say how long they last. Checked the Internet and
>> didn't find anything there.
>>
>> Does anyone know how long terminal protectors are good for before they
>> go terminal? (Autocraft Part # AC619)
>>
>> Tim
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