TheMoose Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 My posting was not ment to be offensive nor to insult your knowledge expertise. I only wanted to point out that there have been optima problems with others. I really do not care what direction you elect to go. But I, personally, like to gather as much information as I can prior to making the final decision. I thought you might also like this information and that is why I made this posting. Care to tell more about your VW racer? Sorry if that came out snooty, wasn't ment to be, I was just saying I didn't understand how voltage comming from a generator is different from that coming from an altenator. As for my race car here is a couple of pics. It's a 1969 Autodynamics Deserter, tube frame mid engine Volkswagen powered. Weighs 1200 lbs with driver, approx 200 HP 88" wheelbase, VW Rhino case Transmission with Close ratio gears & a 4.86:1 ring & pinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoose Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Just a note, if you want an Optima 6V batt don't go to Autozone or O'reilly's. They want $199 for it but Amazon has it for $116. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Just a note, if you want an Optima 6V batt don't go to Autozone or O'reilly's.They want $199 for it but Amazon has it for $116. $199.00 -$116.00 $ 83.00 -shipping for something really heavy? Or is that already included, if so that is a smoking good deal if you don't mind waiting for it. Moose...I can't rememeber the company, they advertise in hemmings, that puts an optima inside a period correct battery case with mopar script on it....talf about$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoose Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 $199.00-$116.00 $ 83.00 -shipping for something really heavy? Or is that already included, if so that is a smoking good deal if you don't mind waiting for it. Moose...I can't rememeber the company, they advertise in hemmings, that puts an optima inside a period correct battery case with mopar script on it....talf about$$$$$$ I'm an Amazon prime member so 2 day shipping is free!. I saw one of those battery cases, looked neat but at around $80 & since my battery is hidden under the floor I think I'll pass! I'm waiting until after I change to larger cables before ordering mine though, just wanted to pass along the price Amazon has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm an Amazon prime member so 2 day shipping is free!.I saw one of those battery cases, looked neat but at around $80 & since my battery is hidden under the floor I think I'll pass! I'm waiting until after I change to larger cables before ordering mine though, just wanted to pass along the price Amazon has. I made the pattern for a battery tray and Bob put in the Pilot's Knowledge section. It won't have the ribs on the bottom, but otherwise is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I have an Optima 6V in my B2B. The only reason is because the 6V alternator I purchased requires it. I got the alternator from Fifth Avenue in Kansas and they recommended the Optima. I've had no issues with it, although I did have to fabricate the hold-down because at that time Optima didn't make a battery box for their 6V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoose Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Looked closer at the cable & it's a 2 gauge, is that suffecent or should I get a 0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'd be careful jumping w a 12 volt. If you're going to do that, make sure you disconnect the ground cable from the battery, and jump around it-not through it. As a kid I blew the top off a 6 volt batt jumping it w 12 volts. Also-you're going to have to watch the only electric guage(fuel) and any other 6 volt accessories that you have. I know for a fact that it won't stand 12V. The folks are giving you good advice here on the cables. With a 6 volt system, the amp draw is twice what a 12 volt uses. Good grounds, the right size cables and tight connections make all the difference. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Looked closer at the cable & it's a 2 gauge, is that suffecent or should I get a 0? Get 0 gauge. You can buy the wire,the terminals,and solder pellets at the auto parts store and make them yourself if you have a propane torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 My battery and cables were swapped out in 1994. Les Schwab brand (tire chain out west). Ford 8n/9n tractor stuff. Great battery, cables are a bit light. New set are 0000 power inverter cable from my C60 utility bucket truck. A full inch thick. You can jump 12 to 6, just make sure the donor is turned OFF. If it doesn't start after 2 or 3 tries, forget it. I've jump started dozens of 6V motorcycles with a 1000 amp truck 12V. Best 6V battery? Go to Mack trucks, tell them you are working with an early 70s R685. Monster amperage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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