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Well, it finally happened. The deuce [and USN motor whaleboat] are in storage here in NO, and on the last weekly status visit to check things and run the truck I left the bleeding accessory switch on. 
What with weekly visits, the batteries ran down. Pulled 'em for recharging, and the box and clamp frame for cleaning/re-finishing. I note that the j-bolts are corroded at the 'J' from ~40 yrs of wear+acidic corrosion. Still have about 40% remaining, but would like to replace 'em. Battery shop has lighter bolts that are too long and the 'J' is too short for the case and not flat. Heavy-duty truck place has nothing, and truck assembly enterprise same-same.
Search revealed one driver who fabbed. Nada mas. Do folks fab 'em, or is there a source for new ones.? Looked at a big fasterner place here, Eric's, White Owl, et al w/o success. Suggestions??
PS
Finding manufacturers of square-end hook bolts [they ain't j-bolts] that can supply 3/8- or 5/16-inch by 10-inch in a variety of materials and coatings. Seems it'll take some calls. More later.
What with weekly visits, the batteries ran down. Pulled 'em for recharging, and the box and clamp frame for cleaning/re-finishing. I note that the j-bolts are corroded at the 'J' from ~40 yrs of wear+acidic corrosion. Still have about 40% remaining, but would like to replace 'em. Battery shop has lighter bolts that are too long and the 'J' is too short for the case and not flat. Heavy-duty truck place has nothing, and truck assembly enterprise same-same.Search revealed one driver who fabbed. Nada mas. Do folks fab 'em, or is there a source for new ones.? Looked at a big fasterner place here, Eric's, White Owl, et al w/o success. Suggestions??
PS
Finding manufacturers of square-end hook bolts [they ain't j-bolts] that can supply 3/8- or 5/16-inch by 10-inch in a variety of materials and coatings. Seems it'll take some calls. More later.
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