The Ford Barn

Bob56 · 10-08-2019, 07:35 AM

Since they don't make these batteries anymore has anyone tried to restore one of these batteries using Epson salts or they sell battery restore solutions on e-bay. I know the case is cracked by the post. It hasn't been charged in years.

tubman · 10-08-2019, 08:12 AM

None of those methods work. If you insist on trying, I believe I have a "Battery DeSulfater" that I purchased a while ago that was guaranteed to "bring any battery back". (I think it was just a maintainer with a special label.) It had no effect. A battery that has been dead that long is toast; especially a "Script" battery which I have always found to be of inferior quality.

Better to strip the guts out of it and get one of those special tops and use it as a case for an Optima.

fordwife · 10-08-2019, 09:30 AM

I agree with tubman. You're beating a dead horse.

A bones · 10-08-2019, 10:08 AM

Yep years back my pop gave me a six volt 30 year old, new old stock battery. It was never activated ( no acid ). I filled it with acid tried a slow charge, nothing. Then gave it fast charge, nothing. Then siow charge for more than a day, nothing. Oh well.

J Franklin · 10-08-2019, 12:10 PM

There are battery rebuilders you might ba able to find.

Bob56 · 10-08-2019, 02:32 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I thought about gutting it but I have a 36 club cab and the battery is under the floor, so putting an Optima isn't going to work. I had thought about a Braille lithium battery but not sure if that would work

54vicky · 10-09-2019, 08:02 AM

as J Franklin said look around for a battery rebuilder possibly a tow motor battery dealer.being a tar top they are rebuildable.

4dFord/SC · 10-09-2019, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob56

I thought about gutting it but I have a 36 club cab and the battery is under the floor, so putting an Optima isn't going to work. I had thought about a Braille lithium battery but not sure if that would work

The Optima can be laid on its side, if that helps.

frnkeore · 10-09-2019, 03:22 PM

I use 35 Ah, SLA battery's (sealed lead acid) on some of my vehicles. They are small and very powerful, for their size. You have to use a bolt and nut connection, rather than a post or, I'd have them in everything. Most of those jumper, starting battery packs, only use a 18Ah, SLA battery in them.

The Optima's are AGM battery's (absorbed glass mat), they are very similar to the SLA's, in size and power.

A 100 Ah SLA or AGM, will be more than you need and will out last a standard battery at least 4 times.

10-08-2019, 08:12 AM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,300	Re: Rejuvinate script battery None of those methods work. If you insist on trying, I believe I have a "Battery DeSulfater" that I purchased a while ago that was guaranteed to "bring any battery back". (I think it was just a maintainer with a special label.) It had no effect. A battery that has been dead that long is toast; especially a "Script" battery which I have always found to be of inferior quality. Better to strip the guts out of it and get one of those special tops and use it as a case for an Optima. Last edited by tubman; 10-08-2019 at 09:16 AM.

10-08-2019, 09:30 AM	#3
fordwife Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 287	Re: Rejuvinate script battery I agree with tubman. You're beating a dead horse.

10-08-2019, 10:08 AM	#4
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,282	Re: Rejuvinate script battery Yep years back my pop gave me a six volt 30 year old, new old stock battery. It was never activated ( no acid ). I filled it with acid tried a slow charge, nothing. Then gave it fast charge, nothing. Then siow charge for more than a day, nothing. Oh well. __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

10-08-2019, 12:10 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,958	Re: Rejuvinate script battery There are battery rebuilders you might ba able to find.

10-08-2019, 02:32 PM	#6
Bob56 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 92	Re: Rejuvinate script battery Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I thought about gutting it but I have a 36 club cab and the battery is under the floor, so putting an Optima isn't going to work. I had thought about a Braille lithium battery but not sure if that would work

10-09-2019, 08:02 AM	#7
54vicky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 586	Re: Rejuvinate script battery as J Franklin said look around for a battery rebuilder possibly a tow motor battery dealer.being a tar top they are rebuildable.

10-09-2019, 03:22 PM	#9
frnkeore Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 782	Re: Rejuvinate script battery I use 35 Ah, SLA battery's (sealed lead acid) on some of my vehicles. They are small and very powerful, for their size. You have to use a bolt and nut connection, rather than a post or, I'd have them in everything. Most of those jumper, starting battery packs, only use a 18Ah, SLA battery in them. The Optima's are AGM battery's (absorbed glass mat), they are very similar to the SLA's, in size and power. A 100 Ah SLA or AGM, will be more than you need and will out last a standard battery at least 4 times. __________________ Frank '35 Ford Model 51 '48 Ford F3 '54 Ford Tudor Mainline

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode