Thanks, Rich!
I had heard of this option. I think someone even sells the tray for this
option? It sounds like the most practical and economical and speedy path to
accomplishing a modification to a more modern battery, but ... Sometimes I'm
a bit eccentric ... Why be normal? :). ( I'm normal enough in most ways, but
every once in a while, I get a bee in my bonnet. )
On 2012-05-20, at 9:40 AM, Rich Chrysler <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:
> Robert,
>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
> Sent: May-20-12 8:30 AM
> To: Healeys
> Subject: [Healeys] Optima batteries
>
> Has anyone ever installed a pair of the optima 6V batteries in their car?
> They are 10" long at their longest point. I'm guessing 9" length for the
> main body with a longer base for clamping down. Optima sent me a CAD
> drawing of the battery, but I can't open it from this device.
>
> http://www.optimabatteries.com/_media/documents/specs/6V_121207.pdf
> Or
> http://tinyurl.com/8y5ew5l
>
> I seem to have a romantic attachment to dual sixes, but I have next to none
> for the corrosive aspects of the older style batteries.
>
> I have constructed a light cardboard box of the maximum dimensions of the
> optima and put it in place of one of the original type batteries. I also
> removed the tray and one of the battery hold down rods. I put some images
> of the clearances at the link below. Select the links that begin with 6v,
> if you are interested. I originally placed it diagonally, thinking that
> keeping it as far away from the diff and drive shaft was a good idea. I
> took pictures that way. I think building battery trays would be a major
> task for me. I've since moved it to straight back, but can't post an image
> from here. :( I believe that they will fit. But, how much will that rear
> end move?
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/
>
> Has anyone done this?
>
> PS: I am the type who likes my modifications to bolt in and bolt out.
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