[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by jakkes

i had really good optima yellow top in my xd 351 ute that car could sit for up to 6-8 months and crank no worries but that battery was purchased 6years ago went with car when i sold it
now franco has me worried as I got a newer red top for my ba something inside me was telling me to keep that yellow top.... but thought just get a brand new one with cash in my hand LOL touch wood both were/have been really good

for anyone interested there is a youtube video on how to keep lead/acid plate battery's going using a welder to shock the build up off the plates a-lot of people swear by it......

https://youtu.be/KzOQH1twpI8


just make sure the water is filled right up to the bottom of the plug holes so hydrogen doesn't build up inside the battery

Intersting video, watched his other battery ones too, wish I had kept my original Motorcraft battery now. Would be worth rejuvenating if it works.

I remember years ago, our neighbour used to go around collecting old batteries in the early 90's then he used to sell batteries for half price with 12 month warranty. I always wondered what he did to them to bring them back to life.