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imac ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 26 July 2009 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 24 |
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Anyone know where I can get caps for the cells on a 6v battery? Mine is missing a couple.
I've been searching the internet with no luck, and when I ask the guys at the local auto parts stores I get nowhere. Just about ready to get the jeep off the jack stands and I don't want the acid splashing out when I take it for a test drive. Figured I'd see if any of you have any good ideas for sourcing or fabricating. |
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Mark W. ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7010 |
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Go to the hardware store and buy a couple rubber stoppers that will fit. How does a Battery loose its caps?
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Edited by Bruce W - 28 Jan. 2022 at 9:53pm |
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It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep.
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Rus Curtis ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 25 Mar. 2010 Location: Alabama Status: Offline Points: 1554 |
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That means you have one left?
I suspect that any place that sells batteries will also take used batteries to recycle. Find a place that sells 6V batteries and if they take dead batteries for recycle go in and talk with them. Take your remaining cap to compare. Aim for old caps off a dead battery vs. a new cap. When I did a google search, I saw a lot. May need to search by brand/type. Some I saw were on ebay. Edited by Rus Curtis - 28 Jan. 2022 at 11:51pm |
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Are there any tractor salvage/graveyards in your area?
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Bitz ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Dec. 2020 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 228 |
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I may have some. I will check in the am and let you know
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imac ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 26 July 2009 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 24 |
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Thanks all for the replies.
I figured the 'how in the world did that happen' questions wouldn't take long ![]() I'm on Long Island so there's virtually nothing in terms of salvage. Tried the parts stores to scavenge caps from dead batteries without luck. I had found this link a while back but wasn't sure if they'd work since they're quarter turns and the cap on my Napa just pops on. I guess all things considered worst case I'd only waste a few $ if I give them a try. https://www.flowsystemsusa.com/battery-caps.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyvifp_jW9QIVFm5vBB35XQh0EAQYASABEgLAZvD_BwE Edited by imac - 29 Jan. 2022 at 7:31am |
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Rus Curtis ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 25 Mar. 2010 Location: Alabama Status: Offline Points: 1554 |
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I confess I just assumed a 6V would have threads or a twist type setup vs. a push type cap (I've seen those on the 12V batteries). Hard to keep up with everything. Knowing this about your caps allowed me to narrow a search.
This popped up: I wonder if these are still available: Pricey: |
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imac ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 26 July 2009 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 24 |
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That's a big help - thanks! Seemed like when I was searching the results were either the quarter turns or terminal covers.
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Will this work. If so send me your address and I will pop 2 in the mail.
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That's the ticket! PM sent
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Bitz ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Dec. 2020 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 228 |
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Pm sent. No payment needed
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