Also make sure you have the right size battery...it should be freaking huge!

The smoke and sound from the connection would suggest a loose connection. Grab it and yank it back and forth a few times it should not move.

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My Primary Driver - '85 300CD - 4-speed conversion, 2.47 rear, lowered, euro headlights, rebuilding (not restoring so much)

Wife's - '08 Saab Sportcombi Aero

Riding a '03 Yamaha Warrior