When mine went dead the green eye was still showing. I'm also a little mad that they couldn't replace the battery with the same type as the factory. The hole on the battery cover reveals part of the label.,,,,98

 

and you cant use a hydrometer on these batteries.

i don't take too much stock in those "green" eyes. they only seem to work when the battery is new.

 

Most covers on the batteries come off. When you buy a battery check the CCA rating. The higher the number the better the battery. Reserve capacity is also important. Again the higher the number the longer it will last .

JMC

 

I would advise against doing this. We never solder terminals in marine applications. We've found that the vibration causes the wiring to break where it's soldered. You get a lot stronger connection if you properly crimp it. We use adhesive heat shrink terminals. You crimp the terminal on, then hit it with the heat gun. The adhesive activates and the tubing shrinks.

You get a waterproof connection that is better able to standup to faults caused by vibration.

If you can't find adhesive heat shrink terminals, just use the regular crimp on terminal and seal it with something called "Liquid Tape." When the installation is complete, hit the bolt, nut, and terminal with one of two products. Corrosion-X or Corrosion Block. These two products are the best at preventing and stopping corrosion.

If you do your wiring like we do with our boats, you won't have any problems with corrosion or vibration failures. The connection will even survive being submerged in salt water.

 

Originally posted by spaceman12321
No a fully charged battery won't likely read over 13. Usually 12.5 - 12.75...

How come my battery always reads between 13.3-13.6?