new optima battery,how to mount?
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new optima battery,how to mount?
i got a new optima battery,but the stock mount that holds the battery down is too small.what does everyone use?i need ideas because its rubbing on my a/c line and its going to make a hole eventually if i dont do anything soon!thanx
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the red top fit's fine,i thoought it would not go either, i spent hours making a adapter for it then it just fell in ????????? so it will fit also they sell a cover for the batt looks goooooooood .
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When I was looking at Optima batteries recently, I was told that there are two sizes that will "fit" our cars. A 75 (stock size) fits with no problems. The more common 78, however, is a little bit larger. It will fit under the hood, but not as well as the appropriate 75.
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The 34/78 Optima should have come with a new plastic hold down.... 2 ford ones and the GM hold down should be in a bag taped to the top.
As far as the fit, if you take out the battery, then remove the coolant overflow reservoir from the car, you can remove the lip on the battery tray(nearest the fill tube)I used a hacksaw.
As far as the fit, if you take out the battery, then remove the coolant overflow reservoir from the car, you can remove the lip on the battery tray(nearest the fill tube)I used a hacksaw.