Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. 08-15-2006, 05:48 PM #1
    centerc
    centerc is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    canton
    Posts
    53

    battery wing nuts

    What is the harm of wing nuts backing off? will it harm the Engine if battery cuts out while running?Or is it just a starting thing?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. THE WITCHDOCTOR
    THE WITCHDOCTOR is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Fayetteville Tn.
    Posts
    3,556
    #2 08-15-2006, 06:05 PM

    Re: battery wing nuts (centerc)

    It fry's the electrical components.....
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. HydraSport205
    HydraSport205 is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Defeated, Tennessee
    Posts
    608
    #3 08-15-2006, 07:50 PM

    Re: battery wing nuts (THE WITCHDOCTOR)

    My motor manual specifically says not to use wing nuts period. Replace them with regular nuts and keep em tight.
    Eat, Sleep Fish
    1997 Hydra Sport LS205 - 1998 Johnson FastStrike 175
    Defeated, Tennessee
    Where Smallmouth is King
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Battery Lock Nuts for Mercury Optimax Starting Battery
    By Swine in forum Novice Boaters Forum
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-13-2009, 06:24 PM
  2. What size hex nuts for cranking battery
    By depfreeman450 in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 03-27-2009, 04:14 AM
  3. RE: Hex Nuts on Battery Cables
    By BassOrBlast in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 08-10-2008, 11:10 AM
  4. Wing Nuts and Charging Cranking Battery
    By KellyJoe in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 08-16-2006, 01:52 PM