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fordv8j · 05-10-2024, 02:55 PM

We have an 6 volt optima battery in a Ford script case, it is 10years old, thinking it will be needing replaced soon, how is the best way to get out of the case, through the top or bottom, or...its a 2HF--- Thanks, J R Parsons, WVa

tubman · 05-10-2024, 05:31 PM

Generally, the top is a separate piece that should be removeable. I know mine is. Hopefully, the original owner didn't glue everything together.

Since his is a non-standard process, I'm afraid you can expect anything. Give it a good lookover and maybe you can detect what was done.

fordv8j · 05-10-2024, 05:35 PM

I ordered it new, like that

tubman · 05-10-2024, 05:50 PM

Hmmm. OK; I made my own. In your case, I stand by the second paragraph of my last post.

Ken/Alabama · 05-12-2024, 12:18 PM

The top will come off. You’ll need to trim the plastic away from the post .

slowforty · 05-12-2024, 01:10 PM

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05-10-2024, 02:55 PM	#1
fordv8j Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 330	Optima battery replacement We have an 6 volt optima battery in a Ford script case, it is 10years old, thinking it will be needing replaced soon, how is the best way to get out of the case, through the top or bottom, or...its a 2HF--- Thanks, J R Parsons, WVa

05-10-2024, 05:31 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,397	Re: Optima battery replacement Generally, the top is a separate piece that should be removeable. I know mine is. Hopefully, the original owner didn't glue everything together. Since his is a non-standard process, I'm afraid you can expect anything. Give it a good lookover and maybe you can detect what was done.

05-10-2024, 05:35 PM	#3
fordv8j Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 330	Re: Optima battery replacement I ordered it new, like that

05-10-2024, 05:50 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,397	Re: Optima battery replacement Hmmm. OK; I made my own. In your case, I stand by the second paragraph of my last post.

05-12-2024, 12:18 PM	#5
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,274	Re: Optima battery replacement The top will come off. You’ll need to trim the plastic away from the post .

05-12-2024, 01:10 PM	#6
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,067	Re: Optima battery replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you get a battery through Amazon and get a credit card they will give you a $100 off