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| RDNine1four |
 Apr 10 2010, 07:39 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 26-March 10 From: Chula Vista, CA Member No.: 11,511 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Just installed new batteries but rain tray hits top of terminal when I try to shut engine lid. Battery height is 8 inches from bottom to top of terminal. If I exchange battery, what brand/model do you recommend. Appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 10 2010, 07:43 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(RDNine1four @ Apr 10 2010, 06:39 PM)  Just installed new batteries but rain tray hits top of terminal when I try to shut engine lid. Battery height is 8 inches from bottom to top of terminal. If I exchange battery, what brand/model do you recommend. Appreciate your feedback. Thanks. Most auto parts stores have a reference guide to tell you what is correct. Other wise, take some measurements and choose a battery the right size. If you have a stock low compression motor, the CCA won't matter too much. But I usually choose the highest CCA that will fit the spot. |
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| ws91420 |
Apr 10 2010, 07:56 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
BCA Group 42 is the standard but I have put in a Group 34 optima and turned the terminals torward the fender when placing in the car.
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| Andyrew |
Apr 10 2010, 08:07 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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I just said "Whats the cheapest optima you have?, That one? Hmm ya that'll fit. "
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Terminals were backwards, and it had front mount posts as well, but really we can fit most standard size batteries... |
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| markb |
Apr 10 2010, 10:11 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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Group 34R Optima is what I put in mine.
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 17 2010, 12:19 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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7.5 inches is too tall with a rain tray.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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| McMark |
Jul 17 2010, 05:10 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Take it back and get an Optima.
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| tod914 |
Jul 17 2010, 05:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Optima 35 I'm very happy with. Smaller and 6 pounds lighter that the 34R. Plenty of starting power and requires no trimming. Check with your local PCA. NNJR gets them for $110 I believe. Found out too late, but might help you.
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 17 2010, 06:59 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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I bought an optima 34R and took it back. The fit wasn't right with the rain tray... I ended up with a lower profile AC Delco...
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| Lennies914 |
Jul 17 2010, 07:49 PM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California |
IIRC the "R" just means that the + & - are reversed. In other words, if you just get the 34 (no R), you can turn the battery around and have the terminals tucked up nicely under the outer edge, out of the way of the rain tray. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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