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Date:         Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:00:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '88 Westy: House Battery Terminals Exposed - Problem?
Comments: To: Chris Paquette <cxp36@yahoo.com>
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It couls spontaneously explode tomorrow but my Optima has been installed the exact same way for three years with no issues (knock on wood). Just be careful the battery is secured from moving up and down, and if you've cut the battery cover to poke the posts through (instead of removing the cover completely) then be sure to use electrical tape on the edges of the cover in case you get side to side movement.

Chris

On 6/25/06, Chris Paquette <cxp36@yahoo.com> wrote: > Installed a new Optima Yellow Top today under the driver's seat. The battery > terminals stick up over the top of the compartment and are covered only by > the flap of carpeting there. Does anyone know if there are any safety (or > other) issues with this? > > Thanks for any input. > > Chris Paquette > '88 Westy, "Rocinante" > Santa Monica, CA >


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