Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

Who installs Optima batteries in Ford script reproduction cases? I have read a lot about this on Fordbarn and its time I give this a try. All help appreciated.

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

you can install a 6V Optima in a Ford V8 case. they are 1" longer than a Model A case.

I did try to figure out a way of doing just that. but failed. it would pretty neat if someone comes up with a way.

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

Why spend that much for just a battery. Optima sure has good marketing.

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

I got mine from Pepboys it was on sale and the price was the same as a regular battery.

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

Mine is set in the tray at an angle, corner to corner, and locked in place with a frame on top.

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

Do you mean something like this?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...script+battery

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

I usually got 7-9 years out of regular batteries, got 16 out of optima in the A, have another got in trash 8 years ago that is still starting a modern car ---

I have a gutted script case, the fit would be very tight, have to take a lot of structure out

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

When I threw in my two cents I should have said . . "If we are refering to the optima three cell 6 volt battery . . ."

https://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batter...30807079&psc=1

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case
 

i'm using a bungee...like those golf pants with spandex around the waist. tight enough to do the job, but gives you a little wiggle room too. :)

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This is it.https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A5166OP.html

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I have found that my 'A' demands far more frequent access to the battery than any other car I have had. Given that the battery is next to invisible in its original location I simply fabricated a piece of aluminum to act as a securing clamp to press the Optima toward the inboard side of the existing battery bracket. It allowed me to center it on the access panel and makes access to the pole clamps easier.