ajones12 0 Posted March 28, 2006 erm.......which way around does it go??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted March 28, 2006 The metal pins go at the top otherwise they leak. Pos. towards the headlight and Neg. towards the coil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajones12 0 Posted March 28, 2006 D'oh - that's why I've got battery acid everywhere!! It's metal pins UP!! Thanks for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted March 28, 2006 You can't fit it the wrong way, the terminals are a different size & negative won't fit onto positive as its smaller (or otherway round). Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted March 29, 2006 You can't fit it the wrong way, the terminals are a different size & negative won't fit onto positive as its smaller (or otherway round). Never under-estimate the effect of ignorance and brute force Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMGti 0 Posted March 29, 2006 Never under-estimate the effect of ignorance and brute force I was going to post something to similar effect before i read that. I once watched someone attempting to plug spark plug leads onto the top of the battery. I kid you not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites