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Jacques1960 |
09-05-2020 @ 4:18 PM
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On page 4-25 of the 1938-39 Ford book, there is a photo of the bolt which passes from the passenger side of the firewall through to the engine compartment to secure the battery clamp via a tab. I’ve not been able to find this part in any of the year-appropriate Ford parts catalogue, but did find what appears to be a model A reference to this part. Are these dogleg bolts available ? Thank you .
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ford38v8 |
09-05-2020 @ 4:46 PM
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Jacques, You just might find one somewhere, but it wouldn't do you any good except as a model for designing a longer bolt, as the correct LF battery is no longer made by anyone. The nearest replacement being the HF, which is about 5/8" inch taller, requiring a longer necked dogleg bolt. Also, the hold-down bracket itself has a bolt extending to the rear horizontally, which will no longer match up with it's intended location through the dash, so either that hole or the bracket must be modified. Only one other solution, that being to cut and lower the battery box itself, but I doubt anyone would opt for that idea.
Alan
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Jacques1960 |
09-05-2020 @ 5:51 PM
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Thank you - I’ll table this item and move down the list !
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40 Coupe |
09-06-2020 @ 5:04 AM
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The book gives the dimensions of the battery. and 4-26 1) indicates bolt dimension. Try Michael at Third Gen Auto in TN or Fred at Southside Obsolete in MINN for the bolt you need.
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MG |
09-06-2020 @ 1:25 PM
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Correction to post made by ford38v8 above - The Group 2LF Battery is still being made and offered on/at this vendors website > https://www.batterycentralmall.com/Batteries/TurboStart/Script/S2LF_L.html
This message was edited by MG on 9-6-20 @ 1:46 PM
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Jacques1960 |
09-06-2020 @ 1:35 PM
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Fantastic - thank you !
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MG |
09-06-2020 @ 1:52 PM
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Here's the dogleg bolts you're looking for > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-Ford-extended-battery-bolts-for-use-with-optima-battery-B-3-1/402014898648?hash=item5d99f489d8:g:uc0AAOSwhcZeBqGR
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ford38v8 |
09-06-2020 @ 3:06 PM
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MG, Good find! is it known what is inside those batteries? I must have been asleep, ‘cause I’ve not heard of a battery comparable to the Optima, which as you know has increased the height beyond being capable of fitting a Script case.
Alan
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Jacques1960 |
09-06-2020 @ 3:34 PM
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Swing...and a miss; I was too slow and they seem to have sold
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MG |
09-06-2020 @ 3:43 PM
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Contact Mike at Third Gen Automotive Phone: 844-327-5988 Url: thirdgenauto.com 2600 Old Nashville Hwy McMinnville, TN 37110
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