Page 67 - Vauxhall 20-60 H.P. (R Type) Chassis Shop Manual

VAUXHALL 20-60 SHOP MANUAL

It is important in mixing to pour the water into the vessel first, adding the
acid slowly and stirring continuously to assist diffusion. A mixing vessel
made of glass, glazed earthenware or lead should be employed, and a glass
rod used for stirring the solution.

BATTERY — TO REMOVE

SECTION The battery is held in its carrier attached to the nearside of the frame
353 underneath the front floor boards, by two studs which pass through the

flanges on the battery casing and the bottom of the carrier. A nut and spring
washer is provided on each end of the studs to hold the battery firmly in
position.

– Remove floorboards.
– Disconnect leads from battery.

– Remove the nuts from the lower end of the studs, and the battery can
be lifted out.

TO REPLACE

SECTION Before replacing the battery see that the terminals and earth return
354 connection on the inside of the chassis frame are clean and free from
corrosion.

Any corrosion, which is a greenish coloured deposit, can be removed by
wiping the parts in question with a cloth saturated with a solution of
bicarbonate of soda in water. Do not allow any solution to enter the cells of
the battery. After removing the corrosion, smear the terminals lightly with
vaseline.

To replace the battery reverse the operations given in ( Section 353 ).

Do not over-tighten the nuts on the battery holding down studs, or the
battery casing will undoubtedly be broken. These nuts must only be
tightened sufficiently to prevent battery from lifting.

PREPARING FOR STORAGE

SECTION If the equipment is laid by for several months, the battery should be
355 removed and given a small charge from a separate source of electrical

energy about once a month, in order to prevent any permanent sulphation
of the plates. In no circumstances must the electrolyte be removed from
the battery and the plates allowed to dry, as changes take place which result
in loss of capacity. The top of the battery should be kept clean and dry; care
should be taken not to spill acid or water on it when adjusting the level of
the electrolyte or taking the specific gravity reading.

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