| vtrod | -- 09-28-2014 @ 10:26 AM |
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Has anyone had success in changing an Optima battery in one of the Ford cases? This message was edited by vtrod on 9-29-14 @ 7:39 PM
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| ford38v8 | -- 09-28-2014 @ 10:45 AM |
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Yes, many of us have done exactly that. Optima has increased the height of their battery however, so the 2LF case is now 3/8" too short. The 2HF case works just fine. Alan
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| supereal | -- 09-28-2014 @ 11:37 AM |
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I made wooden box that fit the battery pan and hold down in my '47, then put an Optima inside. I used "bead board" for the sides, and routed the top to resemble the "real" battery. A set of caps from an old battery and a coat of semi gloss black paint completed the illusion. Very few who have looked under the hood caught the difference. If you don't show your cars, it is a lot cheaper than an original case adapted for the purpose.
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