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Old 07-20-2010 | 04:37 PM
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The ground cable keeps coming loose on my battery terminal. Can I use loc tite on the threads or is there something else I should use? Thanks ahead of time.
 
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Old 07-20-2010 | 05:07 PM
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I use "Blue" stick Loc-Tite for mine.
 
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Old 07-20-2010 | 08:06 PM
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I would`nt use loctite on a battery connection - too delicate if you have to remove for whatever reason.
 
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Old 07-20-2010 | 08:15 PM
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Try using star washers.
 
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Old 07-20-2010 | 08:26 PM
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If you use the Loctite; let it set up overnight. I've had the star washer's break in half on me. I'm trying the Loctite and a standard lock washer right now. Time will tell if it works. This is on my NT.
 
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Old 07-21-2010 | 08:48 AM
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Been using loc-tite on my battery terminal screws for a long time now with no problems.
 
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