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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="nkt267" data-source="post: 86096" data-attributes="member: 245"><p>I just attacked mine with a hammer and chisel.</p><p>I believe that when old batteries used to be repaired the tar around the top would be melted out and the guts of the battery would be removed. I've found it is difficult enough to get the plates out after removing the top because everything inside had gummed up and also expanded.</p><p>Once the plates are out you then have to chisel away the dividers(6v battery is 3 cells). You need to be careful as I have found that the cases get brittle with age, you may not be able to get the base smooth but some soft rubber or foam will protect it. Have fun<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />..john</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nkt267, post: 86096, member: 245"] I just attacked mine with a hammer and chisel. I believe that when old batteries used to be repaired the tar around the top would be melted out and the guts of the battery would be removed. I've found it is difficult enough to get the plates out after removing the top because everything inside had gummed up and also expanded. Once the plates are out you then have to chisel away the dividers(6v battery is 3 cells). You need to be careful as I have found that the cases get brittle with age, you may not be able to get the base smooth but some soft rubber or foam will protect it. Have fun:oops::D..john [/QUOTE]
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