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(4) Battery posts that are worn or broken may be repaired or rebuilt using pig
lead poured into battery post molds (Figure 4-1). The pig lead is available in
5-lb bars (Item 13, Appx. C). Battery post molds are supplied in two sizes:
positive (+) post and Negative (-) post. The positive (+) post has a larger
inside diameter than the negative (-) post mold.
(5) Clean battery post. Dress down post to remove all burns, rough edges and
corrosion with battery post cleaning tool (Item 3, Appx. B).
(6) Place the battery post mold securely around the post being repaired and seat
the mold to prevent the loss of molten lead from the base of the mold during
the repair.
WARNING
To prevent injury to eyes, to avoid burns and to prevent
explosions, wear safety goggles and gloves while working
with the molten lead. Do not pour molten lead into a wet
or damp mold.
(7) For post repair, use a stick of lead approximately 1/4-inch diameter and 10-
inches long. This stick can be made by melting the lead bar and pouring the
molten lead into a stick mold fabricated from steel strips. Clean the dross
from the top of the molded stick while the lead is still molten.
Figure 4-1
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