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I have always had a big problem with battery sulfation with batteries I've use in my GT 14 over the years. As a matter of fact, I have never encountered this problem on any other battery system used to power machinery on anything I've ever owned. Over time, all the batteries I've ever used in the tractor wind up doing the same thing and have the same ailment. They all have developed that "algae bloom" or "fungus on a log" look. See pics below text for examples of what I am describing. These are example from the net, not my battery. I always take care to clean the terminals and clamps each year, but by year's end the "growth" always returns in varying degrees. I have used dielectric grease and the red terminal sprays to attempt to seal up the connections as much a possible to prevent the sulfation from occurring, but these are methods which seem to have minimal effect. Anyone else have this problem? What can be done to prevent it? Would a change of ground strap and hot wire and terminals, help with this problem? Are my old battery leads (47 years old) contaminated and contributing to the problem when hooked up to a new battery? Can they be cleaned with something to neutralize whatever deposits are causing this problem? I'm open to any and all suggestions. Steve
