Re: battery size and holder

Posted by Tim Wildey on September 09, 1998 at 07:40:40

In Reply to: battery size and holder
posted by James Shotwell on September 08, 1998 at 22:53:32

James,
I had the same problem with a Interstate replacement battery.To get the two original corner clamps # A-5163 to hold, I had a small steel plate welted to the brackets.This now allows the corner clamps to touch the top of the battery.You will need to use a extra nut on the support studs under the clamps to keep it from tilting.You may also need a small piece of wood under the clamps to take up space.
The Original Ford Script Battery was W= 7 3/8", L= 9 1/4"
H= 9".This battery will fit the bracket without additional help. I use a Interstate replacement in my 30 Tudor and a Ford Script in my 30 Coupe.
Good Luck,
Tim Wildey
: I finally pulled up my floorboard to grease the slider zerk today and discovered my battery APPEARS not to fit very well in the box. Looks as if someone jerry-rigged it.From the bottom it looks like pictures in parts catalogs.(rememberthis is my first model A)However from the top there is nothing holding the battery in place.As a result the battery has shifted at bit and the clutch touches the end of the battery and the brake linkage is rubbing the side of the battery. Neither appear to be hurting the battery. My battery is a 6V Exide Commercial, size is 6 3/4 inches by 10 inches. Is that the correct size battery? (high is ok)
: From the top I see 4 LONG bolts coming from below.From below I see the X with a square plate in the middle.
: If I have the wrong size battery I want to fix that problem before I bend and form things to make it all fit. The battery was put in just before I bought car, say 4 months ago.
: I was planning to order the sq holddown battery top I saw in parts catalog but without knowing correct size I might be wasting money and time.thanks for any help.....