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Posted by: moparrob Jul 4 2010, 11:01 PM

The 914 I picked up has a good battery tray and hell hole, so I'm going to put a battery back in that location.

Has anyone come up with any cool alternatives for mounting/securing your battery in the stock location? Perhaps billet brackets or anything else strong yet lightweight?

Pics would be appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

Posted by: Tom_T Jul 4 2010, 11:19 PM

Rob, since your tray is in good shape, if you're using a more or less standard sze battery, just get the OE hold down & bolt/screw - available from AA, Pelican, PP/Automotion, etc., - but do use a battery anti-acid pad & a sealed battery at the least, if not an Optima coil/gel cell or Odessy dry cell - for which the same sources & others alos sell adapter brackets for Optima & Odessy.

Should be no need to create some custom bracket, unless that's what you like to do for the Halibut!

PS _ the problem with 914 batteries wasn't tipping, but acid leaking from the old open cell &/or fumes with acid from those & closed cells re-hydrolyzing on & eating through the cloth covered fuel lines when rain water, etc. washed into the engine bay.

Posted by: zonedoubt Jul 5 2010, 12:25 PM

The Optima batteries usually come with a plastic holddown that fits and works well.

Posted by: Ericv1 Jul 5 2010, 01:24 PM

I second that. It holds them nice and tight.

Posted by: moparrob Jul 5 2010, 06:24 PM

Thanks guys I'll check out what Optima has to offer. Why re-create the wheel if unnecessary?

Any idea which size Optima fits the stock location best?

Thanks.

Posted by: tod914 Jul 5 2010, 07:52 PM

I just put in a 35 series. Almost 8 pounds lighter than the 34R. Fits well and has more than enough start power. No need to trim it either.

Posted by: windforfun Jul 6 2010, 01:06 PM

There should also be a snap on lip for the back of the battery. This will make for a nice tight fit.