[Healeys] 6 volt Optima Batteries

[Robert Duquette]

Hey all!



More on the Optima 6v batteries.  Much to my surprise; they almost kind of fit
in the existing battery trays.  If I cut off the battery mounting tabs they
would drop right in on the diagonal.  Then I could just fabricate a top
bracket and use the existing rods that held down the original type batteries.
Males tend to like symmetry, but I think I have to change the passenger side
one around to avoid having the battery cables cross over the ( future )
battery hold down.

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Instead of cutting the battery mounting tabs, I could cut a slot or slots in
the trays.  I believe the trays are cheaper to replace than the batteries and
my trays are a touch corroded.

Suggestions for the next step(s)?

Yes, I do have a replacement negative cable.  :)


TIA!
Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

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