Date:         Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:35:23 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: proper battery fit
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
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I just wanted to say HI and use a neoprene mouse pad to insulate the lid
from the battery. C ya,
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'



On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 4:49 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> I finally got my proper, group 41 starting battery into the battery box
> today.  Wow, extremely tight fit.  With the hoses for gas and the cables,
> the battery is almost squeezed into the box.  Now, there is a clamp.  My
> understanding was that it fits down the side of the battery facing front,
> and onto the "foot" on that side of the battery case.  There is a fitting on
> top of the box for a bolt to hold the clamp, and thus the battery, in place.
>
> But -- with the battery in the box, the clamp cannot be fitted in place --
> there simply is not room between the front of the box and the front of the
> battery case for the thing to slip in.
>
> Does it fit on TOP of the battery?  That is how I had my old, small (group
> 58 I think, but much smaller than this thing, anyway) clamped in.  But this
> battery is also taller.
>
> Help! McNeely
>