Yeah-I know this is a stupid question-but I have to ask it: Does anyone make a tool to spread OEM lead battery terminal clamp jaws? Many- a- time I can't get the terminal clamp to fully seat down on the battery terminal -especially on a new battery.

I don't want to mess up the lead clamp by using a screwdriver,ect. My truck is 20 years old-but I want to keep it nice looking under the hood. And buggered up lead clamps are an eyesore.

 

KD used to make some, I'm not sure if they still do or not.. I'll do some digging and let you know..

 

Here ya go: Battery Terminal Spreader and Cleaner - 204




Amazon.com: KD Tools 204 Battery Terminal Spreader and Cleaner: Automotive




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used to be available at NAPA

 

Yes any parts store that carries KD tools will have it OR can order it...

 

Thank you ,Sir! That tool will do the job! I cant tell you how many auto parts places I went to that didnt have a clue!

 

I visited the NAPA website-and didn't see any. I had never seen one of these spreaders until I saw the picture that XlT posted several minutes ago. I was convinced that there wasn't such an animal!

Thanks to all for a speedy response !

 

Yep, unless it's in the computer most parts "sales people" don't have a clue.. You might try finding a store that carries KD tools, then ask for a KD-204, maybe they could look that up!!!!!!

At one time some Ace Hardware stores carried "some" KD stuff.

 

I;ve got quite a few of them here in the garage...of course I was fixing trucks in the 70's.

 

Here it is at NAPA online.....NAPA AUTO PARTS

 

Yeah-I am feeling somewhat sheepish now.I didnt see the NAPA spreaders when I looked at the NAPA site yesterday. Went thru 20 screens of battery supplies/tools without seeing them!

Seems that there are battery terminal spreaders everywhere. I have now seen several on Sears website-including the KDs mentioned by white 97 XLT.

Are the KDs American made?

 

Well, they used to be, I'm not sure about now.. Might ask the horses mouth!!

kdmarketing@apextoolgroup.com
KD Marketing
Apex Tool Group
14600 York Road
Suite A
Sparks, MD 21152
Call Us:
(800) 688-8949
(410) 773-7800

 

I just use a 3/4 or so socket. Loosen the bolt and drive the cable onto the battery terminal. I know you shouldnt beat on the battery like that, but it works. Heavy duty snap ring pliers work also.