In a message dated 2/22/2001 8:37:30 PM Pacific Standard Time,
CraigFaubel@aol.com writes:
> I have a 71 B (2 6v batteries originally) getting 302 Ford. I want to route
> both exhaust where the driverside battery was, and use a single 12 v in a
> Moss plastic battery box in the passenger side. I've heard there is a
> lead/acid battery that fits the box, but the closest I've found is one of
> the
> #26 frame that is a really tight fit, and an odd, small, and very expensive
> dry cell battery. Has anyone put a single 12v battery in one of the
> plastic
> battery boxes? Does it crank the 302 V8 with moderate compression (9.5 -
> 10:1) OK with a small, hi-torque starter?
>
I have this scenario. Its an Interstate brand battery. I will get the
number tomorrow, but interstate should be able to show you the selection.
Mine turns a 215 with not quite as much compression as you have and a stock
style starter and it is more than enough.
Joe Potter
Eugene, Oregon USA
www.hometown.aol.com/capaciousmg/vasale/vamain.html
http://hometown.aol.com/jtpaki/index.html
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