Battery touching hood the positive terminal and came in contact with the hood and burned a whole through it?

Tiny
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  • 1999 PEUGEOT 306
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I was out drifting a couple days ago and went over a bump. I had forgotten to tighten the battery down a couple days before, so the positive terminal came in contact with the hood and burned a whole through it. No matter how I twist or turn the battery now it's still in contact with the hood. Right now, there are a couple layers of duct tape isolating the hood, but would some duct tape be enough or do I need to get some real isolation or a smaller battery?
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 AT 6:14 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, you called it, they make shorter batteries which will solve the issue, so I would remove the old battery that is too tall and install the shorter battery. If you go to the auto parts store you can use a tape measure to get the correct dimensions that will work. Let us know if you need anything else.
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Sunday, December 15th, 2024 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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So just insolation won't work?
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Monday, December 16th, 2024 AT 12:26 AM
Tiny
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It will for a while but it will rub through, the safe route is a shorter battery.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 AT 10:00 AM
Tiny
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Alright, thanks.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 AT 10:21 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 AT 10:27 AM

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