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  1. BenRoberts

    Small fire in the 5 ton M923

    I don't believe they did. It was the negatives that melted but I won't rule it out. I'm going to do what Wes mentioned and add the rubber mat over the batteries in case Sparks do fly. I'd move them to the tool boxes if I didn't carry so many tools in the truck.
  2. BenRoberts

    Small fire in the 5 ton M923

    Quick question, what gauge battery cable is used for replacement and does Napa carry the proper terminal ends?
  3. BenRoberts

    Small fire in the 5 ton M923

    Too many amps equals passenger side seat warmer
  4. BenRoberts

    Small fire in the 5 ton M923

    I have not yet. I have to get the batteries back up to par. And since it's too dark away from electrical hook up I'll have to change each battery off my pickup individual
  5. BenRoberts

    Small fire in the 5 ton M923

    Thanks fellas I will get a count on everything in the morning. It could have been a lot worse. Gave me a whole new respect for how many amps these draw especially cold.
  6. BenRoberts

    Small fire in the 5 ton M923

    I'm going to have to replace at least one of the negative ends it turned it into a liquid
  7. BenRoberts

    Small fire in the 5 ton M923

    Decided I wanted to get the M923 out in the snow and knew she wouldn't start too good at 5 degrees outside but said I'll give it a try any how. Little did I know my battery ends loosened just enough that when the high amp draw hit it the terminal s melted in half and caught my seat on fire...
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