B250 3/4 Ton Van V8-360 5.9L VIN T 4-bbl (1982)
Battery: All Technical Service Bulletins
Battery - Overcharging/Body Corrosion
Models
1979 Through 1984 Rear Wheel Drive Vans/Wagons Equipped With Maintenance Free Batteries
Subject
Overfilled Battery Due to Water Ingestion
Index
ELECTRICAL
Date
September 10, 1984
No.
08-05-84
P-3864-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Corrosion of body sheetmetal components in the vicinity of the battery and battery overcharging. This is due to excess water spilling onto the battery
from rain, wash, or road splash and then being ingested into the battery through its vent holes. Normal battery expansion and contraction may overfill the
battery then spew out acid solution.
PARTS REQUIRED
1 - Battery Water Shield
PN 4335558
2 - Battery Water Shield Attaching Washer
PN 120392
2 - Battery Water Shield Attaching Lock Nut
PN 152360