david85
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Whoa! scary stuff. I had a post lift on an older battery in my Dad's ranger once. Cranking was weak so I replaced it for that reason. Never considered the possibility of an internal short. Thanks for posting this.
Walked outside to see my truck on fire last night.
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GOOSE
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I'm thinking about building a battery box under the bed, behind the starter. Good idea, I'm definitely going to go about the rebuild in a proactive manner.
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GOOSE
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My battery guy is picking up the battery tomorrow. I spoke with him on Friday and the manufacturer will be involved in a possible insurance claim.
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ocnorb
IDIT
Dang. Sorry to hear about your truck.
Hope it's not too much work to get the manufacturer to help you out and make it right.
Hope it's not too much work to get the manufacturer to help you out and make it right.
Idilarry89
Registered User
This was a walmart battery. Did the same thing outside my parts store while i was working. Unfortunatley didnt catch it in time like you. I had it out with a garden hose before the fire department got there, as we used up 2 extinguishers but it burned back into the dash, And started into the seats...
The owner was pretty upset....but what do you do....
Glad you and your truck are ok! Just figured id share
The owner was pretty upset....but what do you do....Glad you and your truck are ok! Just figured id share
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pcpotter1023
Registered User
I hate to here about your truck I'm really glad you saw it in time and thanks for posting this after reading through the replies it has given me some ideas with my truck (1992 F250 standard cab 7.3 IDI) again thanks
Had a battery melt down in my RV once. Was driving along and the starter wire insulation melted on the exhaust manifold and the wire shorted across as best as I can tell. Lost all electrical power and the engine died. Pulled to the side of the road and saw smoke coming from the battery hutch under the step. Opened it up and one of the terminals had completely melted down into the battery.
Should also mention I had a grocery bag full of ammunition sitting next to the hutch.
Almost had me a firework show.
Should also mention I had a grocery bag full of ammunition sitting next to the hutch.
Almost had me a firework show.Similar threads
