Battery hold down bracket won't work on new Battery
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Battery hold down bracket won't work on new Battery
Just bought new Parts Place Battery tray and hold down bracket.
At the same time, I bought new battery from Wallmart.
Now the new hold down bracket won't clamp properly on the new battery. When I tighten the clamp, there does not appear to be enough grip to hold the battery.
Anyone had similar experience? Is the repro hold down bracket/clamp not the same as stock or are the new batteries today missing the bottom ridge to engage with the clamp? This is on a1971 Cutlass
At the same time, I bought new battery from Wallmart.
Now the new hold down bracket won't clamp properly on the new battery. When I tighten the clamp, there does not appear to be enough grip to hold the battery.
Anyone had similar experience? Is the repro hold down bracket/clamp not the same as stock or are the new batteries today missing the bottom ridge to engage with the clamp? This is on a1971 Cutlass
Last edited by Texas442; March 28th, 2013 at 05:23 PM.
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I recently bought the PP battery tray ( the small one) and hold-down and a Wallyworld battery (MAXX-34S model) too. They all play nicely in my 69 Cutlass. Something silly to check ( don't ask how I know) is to make sure the hold-down is face up. Try flipping it over before screwing it down.
By the way, the repop tray was pretty darn close to the factory model, except it lacked 40years of acid damage.
By the way, the repop tray was pretty darn close to the factory model, except it lacked 40years of acid damage.
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