When I had my E-Type engine rebuilt several years ago, my mechanic, without
asking me, cut off the "helmet head" attachments and added the open ones.
He said he would "not" use the others because they never made good contact.
Actually, i never had any problem with them. I drilled a hole in the top
and screwed them to the battery post.
But now I have the open top ones on the E and BJ8.
> [Original Message]
> From: <RCT2BNC@aol.com>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 7/27/04 12:14:40 AM
> Subject: Lucas "helmet" battery terminals
>
> I have put back my original Lucas helmet head battery cable connectors in
my
> BJ8. They work fine initially, but when the car is not driven for a
while, the
> starter motor fails to crank. If you clean then quickly...all is fine
again.
> Are there modern products that can reduce or prevent the oxidation that
occurs
> between the helmet connector and the battery terminal, between uses?
Perhaps
> the fit is not as tight, as with older battery styles.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>
> Ben Cohen
> Tucson
> BJ8, BN7, AN5x2, Lotus 7, AC Ace
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