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**DONOTDELETE**
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I have a D-cell that leaked and is stuck in the body of a 6D Maglite. First, I tried banging it on the carpeted floor. Next I tried penetrating oil. Then I tried freezing it and quickly heating the body by running it under hot water and banging it more. This dislodged the 5th cell. Next I drilled a 3/8" diameter hole in the cell and threaded a 1/2" rod into it. I pulled with several hundred pounds force and it would not budge. Next I attached a metal weight to the threaded rod (like a dent puller) and hammered until the rod stripped out. I then went on to banging it on a wooden block on concrete. I have dislodged most of the contents of the cell included the wire, but no joy.
I know I could just buy another one, but I am past the point of economical repair. This is war!
Can I safely drill through the switch housing and push the cell? Is there a clever technique for removing the switch housing retaining clip? (I tried and it does not want to budge.) Is there a chemical that will dissolve battery leak crud?
Has anyone got suggestions?
I know I could just buy another one, but I am past the point of economical repair. This is war!
Can I safely drill through the switch housing and push the cell? Is there a clever technique for removing the switch housing retaining clip? (I tried and it does not want to budge.) Is there a chemical that will dissolve battery leak crud?
Has anyone got suggestions?