On Tue, 18 May 2004 13:21:37 -0400, Automatic digest processor wrote: >Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 11:08:15 -0400 >From: "Russell, William" <william.russell@UW-INC.COM> >Subject: Optima Battery in 1980 AC Westy? > >Has anyone tried to install an Optima D34 or D34/78 in a 1980 Westfalia's >auxiliary battery location (under the drivers seat) without modifications? >It would appear that it will not fit. My measurements of the compartment >indicate that its 12 1/2" L x 6 7/8" W x 7" Deep and the Optima web site >says that the D34/78 is 10"x6.8"x7.8" which seems to indicate that the >compartment is not deep enough. I was just curious about why I always hear >people talking about these batteries if the don't fit. > > > >\/\/i!!y > >1980 Westfalia "Jazzy" If you mean the Yellow Top, then yes I had it installed. But with modifications. I tried it every-which-way and couldn't make it fit. My mechanic finally decided the best solution was to drill out a couple of holes in the top of the cover, and line with rubber. The posts stick up through, and then the wiring connects to that, with appropriate insulation and covers. Works for me. There is more info in the archives. Seth '80 Westy Galleons Lap Photography glphoto@attglobal.net Tel: (604) 298-0186 |
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