redtop battery support ?
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redtop battery support ?
I went out and purchased a redtop today. There was nothing wrong with the other battery but for $100 its a no brainer to me... Is there any tips from you guys on strapping it down? It does appear to have some sliding movement when held down with the pinch bolt in the front only...
Also, (even after reading this in a previous thread) - I dropped a socket into the depths below. Any pointers on getting it out without taking the battery tray out? I was going to buy a "magnet on a stick" type thing tomorrow, I can see it but can't reach it....
Thanks Everyone !!!
Also, (even after reading this in a previous thread) - I dropped a socket into the depths below. Any pointers on getting it out without taking the battery tray out? I was going to buy a "magnet on a stick" type thing tomorrow, I can see it but can't reach it....
Thanks Everyone !!!
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St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'08
I have the Optima Red Top and use the stock battery hold down, just in case. It does have a little more room to slide around then the stock battery does.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'09
Originally Posted by Wolf1171
I have the Optima Red Top and use the stock battery hold down, just in case. It does have a little more room to slide around then the stock battery does.
As for the dropped socket, it may be gone!! But you might get luckey and be able to get it 
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Back Lip for Battery
I just replaced my stock battery, after 3 years of use even though it was still working, with the Red Top (same thoughts - no brainer). It fit fine, just remember there is a back lip at the bottom that holds the back of the down also.
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Originally Posted by jman1
i got a different lock down block with my battery.. it was rounded and worked great 
Same here.jman1: Make sure your battery is slid all the way back so the rear lip is engaged before snugging down your hold down at the front. Also, if you happen to have a battery mat underneath the battery, I found that it raises it up too high to let the rear lip get a hold on the battery too. HTH
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This is a great place isn't it. I had no idea there would be any issues regarding the battery hold down. Mine should probably be replaced this year so now I'll be aware of this.
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Originally Posted by ddisd
I dropped a socket into the depths below. Any pointers on getting it out without taking the battery tray out? I was going to buy a "magnet on a stick" type thing tomorrow, I can see it but can't reach it....
Thanks Everyone !!!
Thanks Everyone !!!
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I have the 34/78 in my 2000 coupe. It fits perfectly with the factory battery "holder" keeping it in place.
I also dropped a screw doing my install. My neighbor had something that looked like a radio antenna and I used this to get the screw out.
I also dropped a screw doing my install. My neighbor had something that looked like a radio antenna and I used this to get the screw out.
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by Patches
Note the larger hold-down block on mine in the second pic below. I got it free from Optima. It's much more stable.
You know, they only cost a few bucks. Why not do it right?
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
Originally Posted by Blue Lion
I have the 34/78 in my 2000 coupe. It fits perfectly with the factory battery "holder" keeping it in place.
I also dropped a screw doing my install. My neighbor had something that looked like a radio antenna and I used this to get the screw out.
I also dropped a screw doing my install. My neighbor had something that looked like a radio antenna and I used this to get the screw out.
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redtop battery support follow-up
Got the socket out by removing the battery tray and using a magnet. I think it made the battery sit better once re-installed because now the battery is tight without and rocking movement like before. Of course used the Optima Battery hold down clip also. Thanks -
Last edited by ddisd; Jan 30, 2005 at 08:35 PM.