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ken ct.

12-09-2014 @ 7:45 AM

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Thank you ford 8. ken ct.

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Larry lives in New Hampshire

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John what state does Larry c. live in. So I can get his # out of the roster ! ken thanks for the tip. Though there is room on a 36 for the NAPA 19L battery using the stock cover. ken ct. Hoping for a warmer day to attack it again,lol..

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Here's what I was told by an Optima dealer at a recent swap meet: When Optima changed hands, they moved operations to Mexico because of environmental concerns. Some of the first batteries made there were defective, but the problem was solved and now they are high quality once again.

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Ken, just thought of another option for you. Larry Cossar sells a raised battery cover/door for '35-'36 Fords. This sheetmetal cover will allow the taller batteries to be used in the stock battery box while still allowing enough clearance for the posts and terminals. I bought one from Larry this year at the Gettysburg ENM just in case I ever wanted or needed to use a taller battery in any of my '35's. The cost of the higher cover was ~ $60.00.

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12-07-2014 @ 1:59 PM

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Just for the record I also had two Optima 6 volt batteries that I was not happy with. Mine lived no longer than the Interstate ones made by Johnson Controls.
I also went back to led acid batteries and battery tenders. Never got close to the 7 years expected life of the Optima.

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12-07-2014 @ 8:18 AM

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Im going to clean all connections before I give it a go again.Waiting for a little warmer day to show up.

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Ken, when you mentioned dealing with Antique Auto Batteries, I thought you were talking about the Optima they install in their original looking cases. Didn't know they sold Optima batteries separately. The 6v Red Top Optimas sold today are ~ 1/4" taller than the original design. This increase in height was required to make necessary improvements in the internal construction/connections at the top of their battery.
I thought one of the three Optima batteries I own was going bad, but it turned out to be a poor battery cable connection to the cars frame.

John

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John , the2 Optimas I had go bad were NOT in a ford case ,they were installed as received. Working on it on warmer days when I can im getting there.Rejoined the Ct. chapter and wife and I attended annual Xmas party yesterday much fun was had by all.Renewed old frendships and some new ones. ken ct.

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