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Starting a 1940 ford coupe
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deluxe40 |
05-19-2014 @ 7:28 PM
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I have two cars with 6v red-top Optima batteries. Both just required new batteries after seven years of service. This was the third Optima for the '40 coupe. The first one also lasted seven years. You might be able to get a few more starts out of the old battery, but you have to charge it for 24 hours at no more than 2 amps. It sounds to me like you might be hooking up a battery tender (mine has a flashing light) which might be confused by the characteristics of the Optima. That said, it would still be wise to buy a new Optima to save grief later.
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39topless |
05-19-2014 @ 9:21 PM
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Looks like your girl friend's family picked a good steward for the '40. Keep coming back to this forum for help as you need it. Unlike me, there are a lot of guys here that actually know what they're talking about. Good luck, Phil
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40guy |
05-20-2014 @ 10:39 AM
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You're right it is a battery tender. I do believe it is time for a new battery. This red top Optima has been in this 40 coupe for about 8 years.
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TomO |
05-21-2014 @ 7:49 AM
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Optima batteries have been known to last more than 8 years, but after 6 years on any automobile battery, you are living on borrowed time. Go to Amazon and buy a new Optima and enjoy the 40 Ford Coupe.
Tom
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