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expavr · 05-21-2014, 08:18 PM

The optima battery in the Ford Script battery case on my truck died. Has anyone taken the top off of the Script battery case to install a new Optima? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks.
Les Williams

Lawson Cox · 05-21-2014, 08:33 PM

Yes. Look in the archives for a piece I wrote on that very subject three or 4 years ago, maybe longer.

JM 35 Sedan · 05-21-2014, 09:13 PM

There is a good tech article on the EFV-8C/A, Northern Ohio Regional Group #20 website that gives details on how to install an Optima 6V Red Top Battery in a Ford script lead acid battery case. There should be some information in that article that tells you how to remove the top of that script case. Hopefully by clicking one of the two url's below, they will get you to that article....

http://www.norgv8club.org/norg/index...-docs-and-tips

http://www.norgv8club.org/norg/index...rd-script-case

copperpenny · 05-22-2014, 01:37 PM

The one I just took apart has the Optima battery sitting in a solid mass of poured plastic...from a well known supplier of these "logoed" batteries. Wasted over $300+. How can you return the battery if still under warrenty?

steve-cook · 05-22-2014, 08:17 PM

I have never owned an optima battery.

That being said I have read many recent reviews that are not positive on new optima batteries, it may be better to just replace with a script battery and use a battery maintainer to extend its life.

Bolts · 05-22-2014, 08:22 PM

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I believe member Ford38v8 (Alan) did an extensive write up on putting the Optima battery in 6V case recently.

ford38v8 · 05-22-2014, 09:25 PM

That I did, Alex.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135661

expavr · 05-22-2014, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the input. I've decided to remove the bottom of the case using a modified approach shown in the PDF file from the Northern Ohio regional group. If Antique Battery who was the vendor that built it has filled the case with plastic, it may prove to be an exercise in futility. Regarding the actual Optima battery my experience was positive. It lasted 9 years which IMO compares favorably with a conventional battery.

copperpenny · 05-23-2014, 11:59 AM

The "manufacturer" also poured new lead battery posts over the original posts. Brought their height up to better fasten the battery cables.They need to be sawed off flush with the top in order to remove the top completely.

05-21-2014, 08:18 PM	#1
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 725	Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? The optima battery in the Ford Script battery case on my truck died. Has anyone taken the top off of the Script battery case to install a new Optima? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks. Les Williams

05-21-2014, 09:13 PM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,228	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? There is a good tech article on the EFV-8C/A, Northern Ohio Regional Group #20 website that gives details on how to install an Optima 6V Red Top Battery in a Ford script lead acid battery case. There should be some information in that article that tells you how to remove the top of that script case. Hopefully by clicking one of the two url's below, they will get you to that article.... http://www.norgv8club.org/norg/index...-docs-and-tips http://www.norgv8club.org/norg/index...rd-script-case __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 05-21-2014 at 09:28 PM.

05-22-2014, 01:37 PM	#4
copperpenny Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 42	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? The one I just took apart has the Optima battery sitting in a solid mass of poured plastic...from a well known supplier of these "logoed" batteries. Wasted over $300+. How can you return the battery if still under warrenty?

05-22-2014, 08:17 PM	#5
steve-cook Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 83	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? I have never owned an optima battery. That being said I have read many recent reviews that are not positive on new optima batteries, it may be better to just replace with a script battery and use a battery maintainer to extend its life.

05-22-2014, 08:22 PM	#6
Bolts Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 585	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I believe member Ford38v8 (Alan) did an extensive write up on putting the Optima battery in 6V case recently. __________________ Nothing wrong with it except for the name on the front. Alex

05-21-2014, 08:33 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 5,281	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? Yes. Look in the archives for a piece I wrote on that very subject three or 4 years ago, maybe longer. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

05-22-2014, 09:25 PM	#7
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 5,385	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? That I did, Alex. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135661 __________________ Alan

05-22-2014, 10:00 PM	#8
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 725	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? Thanks for the input. I've decided to remove the bottom of the case using a modified approach shown in the PDF file from the Northern Ohio regional group. If Antique Battery who was the vendor that built it has filled the case with plastic, it may prove to be an exercise in futility. Regarding the actual Optima battery my experience was positive. It lasted 9 years which IMO compares favorably with a conventional battery.

05-23-2014, 11:59 AM	#9
copperpenny Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 42	Re: Ford Script Optima Battery Replacement??? The "manufacturer" also poured new lead battery posts over the original posts. Brought their height up to better fasten the battery cables.They need to be sawed off flush with the top in order to remove the top completely.

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