Topic: Battery Rebuild

[rrenz]

A few weeks ago I was dropping off a load of trash at the dump and saw this beauty sitting on a pallet. Ive begun the process of gutting the case. I opted to cut the bottom out to keep the top intact. For those of you that have done this by removing the bottom, I'm having trouble removing the plates and innards. Any tips and tricks anyone can share? Most of it is very reluctant to come out. Thanks in advance

[Bob Gaines]

A few weeks ago I was dropping off a load of trash at the dump and saw this beauty sitting on a pallet. Ive begun the process of gutting the case. I opted to cut the bottom out to keep the top intact. For those of you that have done this by removing the bottom, I'm having trouble removing the plates and innards. Any tips and tricks anyone can share? Most of it is very reluctant to come out. Thanks in advance

First be sure to wear a dust mask. Filter mask is better. Needle nose pliers, a chisel and hammer. Chisel and hammer to break up the plates and the pliers are used to pull out the pieces. You also use the pliers to grab the plates and wiggle them until they break loose.It is a dirty job.

[jwc66k]

First be sure to wear a dust mask. Filter mask is better. Needle nose pliers, a chisel and hammer. Chisel and hammer to break up the plates and the pliers are used to pull out the pieces. You also use the pliers to grab the plates and wiggle them until they break loose.It is a dirty job.

And have a bucket of water that has a box of Arm & Hammer borax poured in it, and another box nearby. The scars on my left arm have healed.
Jim

[Brian Conway]

The repro I took apart was assembled without plates or acid.  While not as hazardous to your health dis-assembly is rather difficult.  Brian

[KevinK]

And have a bucket of water that has a box of Arm & Hammer borax poured in it, and another box nearby. The scars on my left arm have healed.
Jim

Simple Green is another aid neutralizer. Turn red when hot. Green when neutral.

[preaction]

Are the batteries in the repro Autolite's a lead acid or a AGM type ?

[J_Speegle]

Are the batteries in the repro Autolite's a lead acid or a AGM type ?

Depends on  the battery and when it was made. Earlier ones were only acid then later both were offered for different prices.

Have on new acid one I picked up a Grp 27 awhile back - early acid one that never had the acid added. figured for the $25 I paid for it I might change out the inside if was looking for another project one day. When they were not available for a while figured I at least had something to work with

[dkknab]

A few weeks ago I was dropping off a load of trash at the dump and saw this beauty sitting on a pallet. Ive begun the process of gutting the case. I opted to cut the bottom out to keep the top intact. For those of you that have done this by removing the bottom, I'm having trouble removing the plates and innards. Any tips and tricks anyone can share? Most of it is very reluctant to come out. Thanks in advance

Ryan, I have what appears possibly to be the same manufacturer repro. How did you end up getting the guts out going up from the bottom?