[Healeys] Optima batteries

[John Harper]

Robert

Centre cable

Regards

>
>I was planning to build (or have built)  similar trays, though, out of metal,
>with perhaps a bend over at the diff end to hold that end of the battery base
>snuggly and using the hole where the original battery hold down rod attaches
>at the bulkhead end.
>
>I had an Optima battery in my Midget and I think they're great.
>
>Thanks for the detail that you supplied.  What is this "P clip"?  Did it
>support the positive cable?  Or the centre cable?
>
>Robert
>
>
>On 2012-05-20, at 12:28 PM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>
>> Robert
>>
>> I have done the same on both of my 100s. It was Rich who gave me the idea.
>>
>> Fitting can be achieved without making any irreversible changes to the car.
>Because the Optima battery needs to be held by it base I made a weatherproof
>ply platform and painted it back. It fits to the car with two countersunk
>screws that go into the holes vacated by the long hold down rods. Onto this
>board are two angle clamps that fit over the battery base flanges. One is
>solidly fixed whilst the other has slots to allow it to be pushed hard against
>the base of the battery before tightening up. Obviously you need a long
>positive lead to replace both the battery link and short switch to other
>original battery link. This can be supported in the original centre 'P' clip.
>>
>> There is less space on my BN2 because of the Hypoid rear axle but there is
>still enough clearance to be safe.
>>
>> The original advantages of the Optima battery are in my opinion well worth
>having although perhaps more expensive than some other set ups.. That is, no
>spillage or topping up and a healthy starting current even after a few months
>non use.
>>
>> I have in mind using the space left by the second battery to make and fit a
>wooden fixed tool box but I have yet to do this
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>>>
>>> I f you want to get away from the original twin 6V acid type batteries,
>then
>>> never mind messing with the two 6V Optimas when you can simply install one
>>> 12V Optima on one side and anchor it down suitably. We've fitted this
>setup
>>> on a number of cars and it works extremely well with plenty of clearance.
>>>
>>> Rich
>>>
>> --
>> John Harper
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John Harper