Battery Compartment Questions
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Battery Compartment Questions
One of the many odd jobs I would like to address, is cleaning up the Batter Compartment. The area is dirty, and currently has none of the original clamps/hold downs. So basically the battery sits in there, with holes open to the outside,
Do others on the site use the clamps? If not are you glassing in the area, to keep out moisture? Just would like some ideas from both sides. If you have photos of this area you can post, that would be most helpful.
The original battery must have had a lip, where these clamps held on to. I currently have an Interstate battery installed. The car is in the garage for the winter, and this is the time I would like to take care of this issue.
Many Thanks-Jeff
Do others on the site use the clamps? If not are you glassing in the area, to keep out moisture? Just would like some ideas from both sides. If you have photos of this area you can post, that would be most helpful.
The original battery must have had a lip, where these clamps held on to. I currently have an Interstate battery installed. The car is in the garage for the winter, and this is the time I would like to take care of this issue.
Many Thanks-Jeff
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Hi Jeff,
The replacement batteries I've used still have a lip that the original battery hardware grabs to hold them in place.
I think it's a good idea to have something to hold the battery even if it's not the orginal brackets.
Regards,
Alan
The replacement batteries I've used still have a lip that the original battery hardware grabs to hold them in place.
I think it's a good idea to have something to hold the battery even if it's not the orginal brackets.
Regards,
Alan
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Get a hold-down from something newer and use the original bolt to hold the newer, smaller "lip" battery. A large battery works so that it's right up against the clamp and the original clamp should work
Last edited by Mooser; Mar 3, 2012 at 04:21 PM. Reason: totally screwed up what I wrote
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I cleaned up the compartment and painted the area. Looking things over, what I lack is simply the hold down clamp and bolt. In the middle of the compartment is another hole. Was a battery tray used? In the AIM it looks though the battery is sitting in a tray though I see no call out. Was the original style battery mfg. with a hold down provision through the bottom?
Also I have no vent tubes. With the Interstate would I need them, and how would you install them? How many out there have vent tubes on there batteries? As the battery is only a couple years old, I wouldn't like to have to replace with an original style battery.
Also I have no vent tubes. With the Interstate would I need them, and how would you install them? How many out there have vent tubes on there batteries? As the battery is only a couple years old, I wouldn't like to have to replace with an original style battery.
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The old batteries (not maintenance free) has a tube from each of the two caps that vented down and out of the bottom. You won't need them on a new "maintenance free" battery. Due make sure your seal on the door is good though, don't need any fumes making their way into the car.
As for a battery plate, I don't think they ever came with one. Some people installed a metal plate to prevent someone from poking a hole and draining the battery to bypass an alarm system.
Oh, and most clamps are universal, try your local autozone type place
Mooser
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Many thanks for the replies. I will purchase a new clamp. For the larger (drain) hole in the center i will purchase a rubber plug, for the smaller vent holes, I will use some silicone to seal them up.
This was the last area of the rear compartments I addressed. I cleaned up and painted all the individual compartments. I purchased a new spring to hold down the jack. I purchased and installed a new center compartment liner. Changed out all the old framework screws, and painted up the latch striker plates. Everything is looking as new back there.
This was the last area of the rear compartments I addressed. I cleaned up and painted all the individual compartments. I purchased a new spring to hold down the jack. I purchased and installed a new center compartment liner. Changed out all the old framework screws, and painted up the latch striker plates. Everything is looking as new back there.
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Order the assembly instruction manual (AIM). The AIM shows everything you've been posting about. Battery hold down; vents, plugs, compartment door seal, etc.
You're going to want the AIM for more than just the battery compartment. Trust me.
You're going to want the AIM for more than just the battery compartment. Trust me.
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