| 40guy | -- 05-28-2014 @ 2:09 PM |
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I have a 1940 ford coupe and I need to know if the battery is hooked up the same way on this car as every other car? Or is this one backwards?
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| Stroker | -- 05-28-2014 @ 2:27 PM |
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Can you tell us how your battery is hooked up? Fords of this era were positive ground, but we're kind of at a loss, given the information you have provided.
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| 40guy | -- 05-28-2014 @ 3:43 PM |
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So if it's positive ground how do you hook the battery up?
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| cliftford | -- 05-28-2014 @ 3:55 PM |
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Assuming this is the original 6 volt system, the ground cable goes to the positive post and the cable from the starter solenoid goes to the negative. Check any rapair manual from the era and it will tell you this.
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| 40guy | -- 05-28-2014 @ 4:05 PM |
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That's exactly what I needed to know. It is an original 6 volt system. Do you have a preference on which battery is best in these cars?
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| Old Henry | -- 05-28-2014 @ 4:44 PM |
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I use the NAPA 7244 that is the original size and lasts 4-5 years: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Battery-Automotive-Commercial/_/R-NBE7244_0398867847 There is a kit to decorate it to look like original for $30
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| CharlieStephens | -- 05-28-2014 @ 4:52 PM |
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Previous input is correct about how the cables go. One other thing is connect the negative cable first and tighten it down. If you slip with your wrench and contact the chassis (or battery case etc) when installing the positive ground cable it won't cause a spark. Charlie Stephens
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| Big Red 51 | -- 05-28-2014 @ 6:30 PM |
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Old Henry, where can I get the script kit? Don
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| Old Henry | -- 05-28-2014 @ 8:32 PM |
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Sorry. My previous reply was from my car and I didn't have the source of the kit available or I would have included it. It's available from: Anthony Saliba JTNS Products 13 Holly Drive Hamburg, NJ 07419 United States Phone: 973-823-9920 JTNSProducts@aol.com This message was edited by Old Henry on 5-28-14 @ 8:56 PM
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| Old Henry | -- 05-28-2014 @ 8:45 PM |
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It looks like this: http://s1059.photobucket.com/user/craigmca/media/Ford%20Technical/BcUlBwwWkKGrHqYH-C4EquiQBtyRBKz-gMwUjg_3_zpsea568615.jpg.html?sort=4&o=16
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| cliftford | -- 05-28-2014 @ 9:06 PM |
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Many of the old Ford enthuisists, myself included, feel that the 6 volt Optima battery is far and away better than anything else available today. You might look up previous posts on this subject.
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| Old Henry | -- 05-28-2014 @ 10:33 PM |
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No question that the Optima battery is more powerful and longer lasting than the lead-acid ones. But, they do not look authentic if that's important. They can be bought inside of a script battery case here for $330-$400: http://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgcat.php?searchtype=Search&year_choice=47&searchtextdesc=optima+battery+inside&sd=Search&searchnumber=2244 Or the 6 volt optima battery alone for $154.00 here: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Battery-Optima/_/R-NBEN996VRED_0345791533 Or a Ford Script original style battery (with the posts in the proper location) for $230 here: http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mercury_early/battery-ford-script-6-volt-group-2hf-710-cold-cranking-amps-10-1-2-long-7-wide-and-9-1-4-high.html Or, the NAPA 7244 battery for $97.00 here: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Battery-Automotive-Commercial/_/R-NBD7244_0240877437 plus the retro kit for $30 and have what lost me no points in the club judging. It all depends on what's most important in a battery and what you want to pay for it.
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| 40guy | -- 05-29-2014 @ 4:42 AM |
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I really appreciate the help
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| JM | -- 05-29-2014 @ 5:31 AM |
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I have used the 6v lead acid batteries available today from various sources, including the overpriced Ford script versions, but I now prefer using the six volt red top Optima batteries. They spin my '35 engines like a 12v battery would. I don't even bother to put a maintenance charger on them during the three months of winter they normally spend in the garage. I made a clamp in battery box that drops them ~ 1-1/2" lower than the original box. Since they are mounted out of sight under the floor, I don't try to hide them in a script case and I don't worry about losing a couple points at a car show. To me it's more about reliability, dependability, carefree maintenance, etc. The last Optima I bought came from Amazon.com. $115.00 with free shipping. John
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| 40guy | -- 05-29-2014 @ 12:52 PM |
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I hooked the battery charger up to jump the car off but it just buzzes. I don't understand. The gauge on the side of the charger drops to weak when I go to start it. Help?
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| 40guy | -- 05-29-2014 @ 1:13 PM |
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I do know that the battery has a dead cell or something because I load tested the battery and it drops rapidly down to nothing. Could this be my problem even though the charger was hooked up?
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| cliftford | -- 05-29-2014 @ 7:47 PM |
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Yes, If the battery was fully charged when you did the load test, I would say the battery is no good.
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| 40guy | -- 05-31-2014 @ 4:50 AM |
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Thanks so much for everyone's help. With your shared knowledge and kindness my best friends 1940 Ford Coupe ran again. He passed away exactly one month ago and it was left to me to keep his two cars running. Being able to make them run again made it like he never left. His wife and children got to see their husbands and daddy's car run again which he loved. Again thanks much
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| TomO | -- 05-31-2014 @ 9:06 AM |
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Thanks for helping out the family of a Ford Nut. Tom
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