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Originally Posted by Jay H 237
I would secure it ASAP. A battery isn't something you want moving around and possibly bouncing out of it's tray and "visiting" another area of the engine compartment. I'm not familiar with how much space or what else is located near it for your S-10 but it could come into contact with something else. I'm not saying that you'll wind up with a short and/or a fire but the possibility is greater with an unrestained battery.
Also if it's able to move around then it's also moving the cables attached to it. Not good for the cables. I would make sure the cables are tight and clean and fasten the battery down. Your vehicle will most likely have bolts connecting the cables. I think they require a 5/16" wrench.
To actually hold the battery there are clamps/straps that go over the battery or there could be a "block" that bolts to the tray and holds the battery by the bottom lip. If you find that more than just a bolt is missing you could get the parts from the dealer or salvage yard. The GMC Sonoma would use the same parts.
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yup. thanks. ill go pick up a nut tomorrow. it still has a "block" just missing the nut... i hope the threads arent screwed or anything... anyone know off the top of their head what size nut i hafta get for the "block". its exactly as you said. holds the battery down by the lip. if not ill hafta guess and check and keep going in and out of the store till i get the right one lol. and of course theres only one store around here that carries metric stuff. and its not the closest. lame.
yea. the battery moving around and loosening connections mightve been the reason why my truck isnt working too well. i loosened a bit, then retightened the battery cables down again. so i hope that was the problem... we'll see tomorrow morngin when its cold again.. see if it runs strong again.