is this the stuff that they use in [ part of the stuff ] on YOU TUBE to help fix /redo-a truck .car battery.THEY SAY TO USE [ ALUM] would anybody know if this would work.also know that you have to use 1 or 2 more things.any help in this matter I would be thankful. is this the stuff that they use in [ part of the stuff ] on YOU TUBE to help fix /redo-a truck .car battery.THEY SAY TO USE [ ALUM] would anybody know if this would work.also know that you have to... » Read More is this the stuff that they use in [ part of the stuff ] on YOU TUBE to help fix /redo-a truck .car battery.THEY SAY TO USE [ ALUM] would anybody know if this would work.also know that you have to use 1 or 2 more things.any help in this matter I would be thankful. « Show Less
910561
I can't speak for the YouTube video you saw. You should ask them. I do remember from Chemistry class that Aluminum + Sulfuric acid = Hydrogen gas, which is explosive! If it was me, I would NOT EVER DO THIS!
910562
Please do not add this product to a lead acid battery. Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid. When sulfuric acid comes in contact with aluminum as in aluminum sulfate, it produces hydrogen gas which burns and could cause the battery to burst injuring you. If you simply add lead, without creating an electrode, it could also cause a problem. Put your safety first and just buy a new battery.
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This is the stuff I used. it works very good. be careful not to get it on your paint. it will come off but takes work. My motor is mounted inside the middle of my van and get very hot sometimes and this has held up well for over 2 years. "DEI 010490 Hi Temp Spray Adhesive" found it on Amazon
930451
I spoke with the guys at Edge. It is my understanding that if you take the first vehicle back to stock then it could be used on another qualified vehicle. So if you had a truck and took it back to stock then bought a truck that used the same model programer you could then use the programer on it.
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I tried to use this on carburetor from 1949 and a door handle from the same truck. I have done a lot of soldering before and frankly this stuff doesn't work. No matter how clean I got the surfaces I could not get it to wick out into cracks or pits or even a flat surface. I really want to tell you "yes" buy it and give it a shot But I have had trouble with it. However it is cheap and wont hurt to try out since there isn't much else out there for repairing pot metal.
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if step motors are required`, they` all have the same part number,in the`kit? So,any one that you use will work, My 05`silverado,made no statements as to what stepdriver to use,because they were` all the same? my Panel is fixed now by the way ,tach,speedometer,all`is working fine! took me about an hour r/replace,with new stepdrivers installed.
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I must AMMEND my former statement!!! A DUMMY battery is NOT A DEAD one. They are actually sold as dummies by companies and are cheap. I was lucky enough to have been corrected by RbwNY on July 7th. He/she informed me of this and added that pairing a 'dead' battery with the Li-on s can cause damage, etc. to the equipment. I should have known this as I know that pairing even an alkaline with a on-alkaline is NOT recommended. My apologies to everyone out there who has read my former comment. And a BIG THANKS to RbwNY for the help and advice!!!
81925
the vehicle battery need too be conected ,jou have dan Always current.if jou have no current make use of e ohm divice,but dont use e ohm divice with current it will destroy your instument.this product is only for automotive.
2111330
M_ENGLE and DUSTY comments contradicts what Bob commented...I want to use this device for load testing and confirm the condition of any battery......who am i to be believe now, because am about to place order.
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It is a very generic kit. My dad did the work and I "held the flashlight." If you're handy with these things, I'm sure it will work. My dad did have to drill 2 holes in the "support" for the shifter. He got it done in a weekend. Background on my Dad - He was a crane operator for years. He's always worked on cars - but not a professional mechanic. He's 67 and always worked on his own cars before they became so electronic. My money's on the fact that it will work. I'll also say that when i bought it, it was discontinued and I think I paid $30 for it so I couldn't go wrong. Best of luck. I'm sure if you want more info, I could have my Dad email you. He loves doing things like that. It is a very generic kit. My dad did the work and I "held the flashlight." If you're handy with these things, I'm sure it will work. My dad did have to drill 2 holes in the "support" for the shifter. He got it done in a weekend. Background on my Dad - He was a crane operator for years. He's always worked on cars - but not a professional mechanic. He's 67 and always worked on his own cars before they became so electronic. My money's on the fact that it will work. I'll also say that when i bought it, it was discontinued and I think I paid $30 for it so I couldn't go wrong.... » Read More It is a very generic kit. My dad did the work and I "held the flashlight." If you're handy with these things, I'm sure it will work. My dad did have to drill 2 holes in the "support" for the shifter. He got it done in a weekend. Background on my Dad - He was a crane operator for years. He's always worked on cars - but not a professional mechanic. He's 67 and always worked on his own cars before they became so electronic. My money's on the fact that it will work. I'll also say that when i bought it, it was discontinued and I think I paid $30 for it so I couldn't go wrong. Best of luck. I'm sure if you want more info, I could have my Dad email you. He loves doing things like that. « Show Less
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The Lucus Transmission Fix "fixed" my tranny on the Dodge van in that it put it back on the road. It is at best, a temporary fix. I have tried it on one other vehicle and it didnt work at all. But then again, I wasnt sure what the trasmission failure was in that case. I bought the car, a 1989 Ford Probe for parts with a known bad transmision. This car had right at 190k miles, pretty good for a car of that vintage. Also, in my original post here, I mentioned my sisters 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The Lucus barely made any difference in her case. That car had about 220k when it was sold for salvage. In my opinion this stuff for about $10-14 is definitely worth trying at any rate
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The mfg would be able to answer that. We used it for flooded lead acid, the results were of no value. 6 out of 10 times it would fail new batteries .
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Tune-up grease is usually used on things like spark plug wire sockets and electrical connectors. I suppose it could be used. It certainly won't hurt. Anti-corrosion washers may help. Don't put that grease on distributor cap ends because it may prevent a secure bond attachment. Some battery post spray paint may work also. Don't use baking soda on a battery because it may get inside the cells. Charging system problems can contribute to corossion. Use a battery post cleaner. Tighten the clamps just until the clamp is snug and not touching the ends. Tune-up grease inside spark plug wire boots prevents freezing up on the spark plug which can cause the wire end to break. Use anti-sieze on the plug threads. Tune-up grease is usually used on things like spark plug wire sockets and electrical connectors. I suppose it could be used. It certainly won't hurt. Anti-corrosion washers may help. Don't put that grease on distributor cap ends because it may prevent a secure bond attachment. Some battery post spray paint may work also. Don't use baking soda on a battery because it may get inside the cells. Charging system problems can contribute to corossion. Use a battery post cleaner. Tighten the clamps just until the clamp is snug and not touching the ends. Tune-up grease inside spark plug wire boots... » Read More Tune-up grease is usually used on things like spark plug wire sockets and electrical connectors. I suppose it could be used. It certainly won't hurt. Anti-corrosion washers may help. Don't put that grease on distributor cap ends because it may prevent a secure bond attachment. Some battery post spray paint may work also. Don't use baking soda on a battery because it may get inside the cells. Charging system problems can contribute to corossion. Use a battery post cleaner. Tighten the clamps just until the clamp is snug and not touching the ends. Tune-up grease inside spark plug wire boots prevents freezing up on the spark plug which can cause the wire end to break. Use anti-sieze on the plug threads. « Show Less
715334
What times I got it to work it was very limited and basic information. I know a couple of my friends who got one and they have had the same problem. It starts off like, hey, this is not bad, but now having problems getting it to communicate. You can spend a little more money and get a much nicer one from one of the auto stores. Do not listen to bs arguments like it's easier to carry around with you, because how often do you need it and when you do, do so in your garage. My wife got it for me as a gift, but is a flop. Sorry if I disappointed you, I just want to be honest. Bottom line, even when you get it to work, it is extremely limited in what you can do. What times I got it to work it was very limited and basic information. I know a couple of my friends who got one and they have had the same problem. It starts off like, hey, this is not bad, but now having problems getting it to communicate. You can spend a little more money and get a much nicer one from one of the auto stores. Do not listen to bs arguments like it's easier to carry around with you, because how often do you need it and when you do, do so in your garage. My wife got it for me as a gift, but is a flop. Sorry if I disappointed you, I just want to be honest. Bottom line, even... » Read More What times I got it to work it was very limited and basic information. I know a couple of my friends who got one and they have had the same problem. It starts off like, hey, this is not bad, but now having problems getting it to communicate. You can spend a little more money and get a much nicer one from one of the auto stores. Do not listen to bs arguments like it's easier to carry around with you, because how often do you need it and when you do, do so in your garage. My wife got it for me as a gift, but is a flop. Sorry if I disappointed you, I just want to be honest. Bottom line, even when you get it to work, it is extremely limited in what you can do. « Show Less
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I guess it depends on how much acid damage there is to the unit and how much is your own piece of mind worth. I would be more concerned with the "why" the battery split. That's not normal to my knowledge. Not sure throwing a new battery into the unit will solve the root problem.
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anythings possible with a little ingenuity. I ordered this and the corresponding aluminum motor mount and a little dremel time I managed to replace my 1/18 scales 370 motor with this 540 motor. upgraded the motor gear and spur gear from plastic to brass and aluminum spur gear and my redcat 1/18 volcano outright screams now. made the rear differential into a posi unit to cure the hard launch problems it experienced and left the front differential stock. finished product looks like it came that way. motor is just on the opposite side in the battery box opening because it wouldn't clear servo assembly. anythings possible with a little ingenuity. I ordered this and the corresponding aluminum motor mount and a little dremel time I managed to replace my 1/18 scales 370 motor with this 540 motor. upgraded the motor gear and spur gear from plastic to brass and aluminum spur gear and my redcat 1/18 volcano outright screams now. made the rear differential into a posi unit to cure the hard launch problems it experienced and left the front differential stock. finished product looks like it came that way. motor is just on the opposite side in the battery box opening because it wouldn't clear servo... » Read More anythings possible with a little ingenuity. I ordered this and the corresponding aluminum motor mount and a little dremel time I managed to replace my 1/18 scales 370 motor with this 540 motor. upgraded the motor gear and spur gear from plastic to brass and aluminum spur gear and my redcat 1/18 volcano outright screams now. made the rear differential into a posi unit to cure the hard launch problems it experienced and left the front differential stock. finished product looks like it came that way. motor is just on the opposite side in the battery box opening because it wouldn't clear servo assembly. « Show Less
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Nigel, I mixed as directed and I had a minimum of 4 hours. I was done hours before there was any hint of the paint in the can hardening. I did a really good job of prepping everything. I cleaned out the garage really well and then put the car on jack stands. The night before I cleaned the caliper really well. The key here I only had 800 miles on my car, so cleaning was a easy. I started by trimming all areas and then followed up with at least 5 coats. You have every bit of 4 hours. I could have painted my calipers in like 30 mins with the amount of prep I had done. I also cut up small pieces of card board from a 12 pak of soda. I made them in to 1" by 3" squares. I used these to help me trim. That and a fine brush. I could have easily done 2 if not 3 cars. Good Luck Nigel.
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There's some already on it, but you should buy some Arctic Silver to increase performance. Just scrape off the original paste and apply the new compound.