steveplym Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 Mine fits in and holds down great. Here's a decent picture of it. I'll try to get you another one. My battery is about the same size as the 6 volt one I had. Quote
steveplym Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 If you look in this photo below I had to do a bit of modifying to the top hold down piece. I had to cut out a piece to fit around the battery caps. Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 A battery hold down clamp is required. Dont ask how I know this:eek: Quote
Powerhouse Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 Definately Required...i Agree! I Once Forgot To Clamp Down A Battery In A 59 Stude Lark...i Turn A Corner And The Battery Slid Right Into The Fan Blades...what A Mess...i Had To Wash Everyhting Down With Water And Baking Soda To Get The Acid Off...and Then Fix The Dented Radiator..which Miraculously Didn't Leak...and Streighten The Bent Fan Blade... Clamp It Down... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 10, 2008 Report Posted October 10, 2008 if you don't have a battery clamp assy..there is always the bungee cord and for the truly gifted mechanic..duct tape is now available in a multitude of colors to match the finish on your car...(deep south Wal-Marts stock a camo looking blend of tape that is primer gray and rust) Quote
Frank Elder Posted October 10, 2008 Report Posted October 10, 2008 Don,how do you know this? Frankie Quote
steveplym Posted October 10, 2008 Report Posted October 10, 2008 if you don't have a battery clamp assy..there is always the bungee cord and for the truly gifted mechanic..duct tape is now available in a multitude of colors to match the finish on your car...(deep south Wal-Marts stock a camo looking blend of tape that is primer gray and rust) I was thinking the bungee cord trick too Tim. As my grandfather says "Poor people have poor ways." Quote
De Soto Frank Posted October 10, 2008 Report Posted October 10, 2008 The 8-volt battery has been around for years, but I think as a "band-aid" sort of solution. I can speak only from my own experience (which includes driving flathead MoPars for about 20 years now, and racking-up nearly 100,000 miles between the several of them): I have not needed the "upgrade" of an 8-volt battery, nor a switch to 12-volts. I've had very few starting / battery problems, and those few in the winter months, with a battery that was getting pretty long in the tooth. What is absolutely critical to a well-functioning 6-volt system are properly-sized battery cables (#2 or larger), and clean, tight connections, especially ground paths between the frame and the sheetmetal. Because my '41 De Soto is so crusty, I've had to run ground jumper wires for things like the headlights and rear lights, to correct the excessive resistance caused by rusty sheetmetal no longer making good contact (another "band-aid" solution, I suppose... but it worked for my jalopy.). My cars do not live in heated garages, nor do they sleep with a "battery tender" hooked-up between outings... I drove my De Soto on Monday, not having touched it for a week... it had been cool the night before (overnight lows in the 30's), and I purposely timed the cold start-up: I stepped on the starter pedal, and it cranked for eight seconds (the time it took to fill the carb bowl), then fired-up. Not too bad. I guess the point I'm trying to make, is that the stock six-volt system is pretty reliable; at least it has been for me. Robert - if you can find the right old-timer to re-set your regulator for the 8-volt battery, you will be making the most of your investment. Good luck ! De Soto Frank Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Posted October 10, 2008 You can buy aftermarket hold downs of various types, usually in your friendly nearby auto store. Probably some for sale on ebay. Also look up sites via google. Link to ad for this one: http://coolfj40.stores.yahoo.net/batholdowkit.html Here's a real simple one with two long rods and L shaped clamps. At: http://www.hoffmanswinnerscircle.com/cat07.htm This one at J C Whitney. $7.49 http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10114/s-10101/p-100000322390/mediaCode-ZX/appId-5000002010059/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:1000003223905000002010059 Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 10, 2008 Report Posted October 10, 2008 Don,how do you know this?Frankie I was standing next to a guy who had his battery fall over. Quote
T120 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Posted October 11, 2008 Another item to keep in mind is if you have a 6 volt radio installed, the increased voltage with an 8 volt system may cause premature failure of the radio. Quote
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