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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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93 explorer battery cables

I work down at the local automotive parts house. The other night, a customer badly needed a replacement battery. I was unable to loosen the bolts for the battery terminals. It was an odd size and we did not have the proper tools. So my question is.. What size is the bolt on the factory battery terminals? 8 mm was close and a 7 mm was way too small.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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I work down at the local automotive parts house. It was an odd size and we did not have the proper tools. So my question is.. What size is the bolt on the factory battery terminals? 8 mm was close and a 7 mm was way too small.
What sad comment as to the quality of the parts supplier and the help.

These are US vehicles, did you try 3/8" or 7/16"
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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isn't it.. yes i did try 3/8 and 7/16. Along with 5/16, which was too big 1/4 and 11/32 was too small. i was just curious. It's been bugging for the last couple of days, that i could not do the simply change if a battery
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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They are 5/16" or 8mm originally, but corrosion usually makes them "small Channel Lock" size.

Try a 6 point socket or wrench. 12 Point will slip once the points of the hex corrode.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Needle nose vice grips will work. Hopefully all auto parts stores have them.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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the toolbox in the store does not have needle nose vice grips. Thank you for letting me know.. I will be better prepared for the next explorer
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Or you could acquire http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kdt203.html the tool made for the job, and it is universal m/sae/bw
 
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