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josh1331 02-25-2013 09:27 PM

Optima battery
 

Need infor on this battery. Have to replace mine. What do I order model number, how will it fit in battery holder. What is required. Optima de oesnt show 6volt battery. Need help ASAP. Thank you john

Mitch//pa 02-25-2013 09:32 PM

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i believe the vendors sell a battery tray for the optimas

Mitch//pa 02-25-2013 09:36 PM

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SC6A is the part number
do a search on the net

josh1331 02-25-2013 09:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 599942)
i believe the vendors sell a battery tray for the optimas

Thanks will try vendors. But what is model no of 6volt battery when I order from supplier do u know ? That's the other problem john

josh1331 02-25-2013 09:42 PM

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Thanks Mitch for info on part no. John

Mitch//pa 02-25-2013 09:42 PM

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from snyders web site battery and tray

josh1331 02-25-2013 09:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 599946)
SC6A is the part number
do a search on the net

This Mitch for part no john

A31Woody 02-25-2013 10:14 PM

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Amazon has the 6 volt Optima for cheaper than the other vendors.

Kurt in NJ 02-25-2013 11:10 PM

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When I put the Optima in my car I used the hold down made from angle iron made for a group 1 battery ---it must fit good enough ,the battery must still be there, it still starts,

Googled 6V optima the other day ---115.48, free shipping, amazon,com, i have been wondering how long mine will last, so far 14 years, had looked to see how much a new one is.

BILL WILLIAMSON 02-25-2013 11:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ (Post 600007)
When I put the Optima in my car I used the hold down made from angle iron made for a group 1 battery ---it must fit good enough ,the battery must still be there, it still starts,

Googled 6V optima the other day ---115.48, free shipping, amazon,com, i have been wondering how long mine will last, so far 14 years, had looked to see how much a new one is.

GEEZ! Kurt, 14 years! My kids, (OLD) can make extra money sellin' my OPTIMA after I croak. I've been told that I can take Vermin with me if the battery's removed & ALL fluids are drained! I'm comin' Chief:D Bill W.

Gord. B by the bay 02-25-2013 11:43 PM

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Walmart in Canada sells the Optima Batteries good price also Gord. B by the Bay

Kurt in NJ 02-26-2013 12:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON (Post 600018)
GEEZ! Kurt, 14 years! My kids, (OLD) can make extra money sellin' my OPTIMA after I croak. I've been told that I can take Vermin with me if the battery's removed & ALL fluids are drained! I'm comin' Chief:D Bill W.

I have a special care regimen to ensure long life ---neglect and abuse, never charge with a plug in charger for longer than 10 min in 10 years, if the engine won't start after prolonged cranking use the starter to drive the car out of the garage, and use a unregulated generator set to 15 amps. ---actually I do have a regulator, I turn on the headlamps when I think the battery has been charged enough.

Teun 02-26-2013 01:47 AM

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I use the Optima and it is great battery. First i used a old lead one but the optima turns theengine round like a new one.

rons49 02-26-2013 12:15 PM

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Josh, Amazon is usually the cheapest place to buy an Optima. Optima only has one model of a six volt, so you can't go wrong. It's half the weight of a lead acid and mine (2) lasted six years each. You don't need to check the water level either, a nuisance with a Tudor Deluxes carpeting. Price about $130. Downside: You will go through hell trying to get a warranty settlement from Amazon, who is not a licensed agent for Johnson Controls( Optima). So from a defensive position paying $20 more may be a safer bet if the battery fails in 3 years( warranty length). Vendors sell a bracket for the optima.

Rene R 02-26-2013 02:25 PM

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Mine lasted almost 7 years. I got it, and a bracket, from Bert's. I bought my replacement from them as well. Great battery, well worth the premium over a standard battery.

luckyal 02-26-2013 02:51 PM

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On amazon there is a warning that states that warranty is invalid if you use halogen headlights !
Al

Bruce Adams 02-26-2013 04:54 PM

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The Optima RED TOP Battery for 6 volts is the starting battery.
Optima also makes Marine and Deep Discharge with different colored tops.

msmaron 02-26-2013 05:50 PM

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Amazon has the best price.. no one can touch it

[email protected] 02-26-2013 05:56 PM

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Put it in this case and it looks like a normal battery.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sty...bb4ee2&vxp=mtr

😃

msmaron 02-26-2013 06:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 600437)
Put it in this case and it looks like a normal battery.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sty...bb4ee2&vxp=mtr

😃

and hide all your money in their also....:D


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