Chassis Battery Connections

[Wil Rathke]

My chassis batteries are about 9 years old and I think I should replace them. Like many Alpines it's equipped with 2 Group 31 batteries connected in parallel. The batteries have lead posts and WRV used post adapters with a bolt on the side to attach the cable terminal lugs.
I can replace the batteries with the same batteries having the same post terminals or I can purchase batteries having bolt terminals. This would allow connecting the cable terminal ends directly to the battery bolt terminal eliminating one connection.

I will appreciate comments about the ideal connection method. Thanks.

[EngineerMike]

less connections to fail = mo bettah

[Old Scout]

Wil--WRV often put multiple cables on a single post--thus the need for the thru-bolt post connector to accommodate all the cable lugs. Most threaded battery studs are pretty short....good luck

[Wil Rathke]

Thanks Old Scout. I have not looked closely at battery posts with the bolt connectors. On second thought the battery post with the adapter will probably conduct more current that the bolt type.