Spring Ring Battery Cables

[Mark P.]

I getting ready to install a new pair of spring ring battery cables. In order to compress the spring I was just going to use a pair of channel locks. Is this the appropriate tool to use or did GM have a specific tool for installing the cables?

Thanks---Mark

[Carl N.]

Re: Spring Ring Battery Cables

Mark,

I have used a small pair of channel locks for years without any problems,
keep them in the glove box in case I ever smell smoke!

Carl

[Joe R.]

Re: Spring Ring Battery Cables

Mark,

I have used a small pair of channel locks for years without any problems,
keep them in the glove box in case I ever smell smoke!

Carl

Carl,

To each his own,but wouldn't a knife switch disconnect from NAPA be faster and easier? As an added bonus, you get extra judging points!

Joe

[Mark S.]

Re: Spring Ring Battery Cables

Be careful not to over do it with the pliers. The directions say to expand the spring rings as little as possible.

[Bob H.]

Re: Spring Ring Battery Cables

There are special pliers specifically for the spring rings.

[Carl N.]

Re: Spring Ring Battery Cables

Joe,

Agree, but you still have a spring connection on one post.

I place the spring connector on the post and carefully expand the opening till it slips down on the post - that's the reason I use a small pair of pliers to not be to agrssive !

Carl

[Mark P.]

Re: Spring Ring Battery Cables

Thanks for your responses. I will go with one knife blade and the gentle use of a pliers on the remaining spring.

Mark