Optima Battery Help...Please!!!
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Optima Battery Help...Please!!!
So I went and bought a Red Top today and I was so excited...well I get home and hope it drops in there and no way...that sucker is too big. I tried the base things and I got it in there ok..hood closes ok. Then I go to tighten the wedge piece down and it just wont clamp the battery down. I cant get the battery to hold down tight enough.
What can I do? How did you guys mount yours? Help please!!
Thanks
What can I do? How did you guys mount yours? Help please!!
Thanks
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I'm an Optima retailer, so let me know any questions.
the part number starts with an 8 and is in a white box on the top left.
The 34-78 is the group size, but almost all optimas are group size 34- 78. the 34 indicates the physical size and the 78 is the same size but with side mount terminals.
If there are any Batteries Plus stores in your area, I would return that Optima battery to Advance and purchase an Odyssey. They are cheaper and have a much longer warranty.
the part number starts with an 8 and is in a white box on the top left.
The 34-78 is the group size, but almost all optimas are group size 34- 78. the 34 indicates the physical size and the 78 is the same size but with side mount terminals.
If there are any Batteries Plus stores in your area, I would return that Optima battery to Advance and purchase an Odyssey. They are cheaper and have a much longer warranty.
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See thats the only number I see on there..Its the only number in the part # box. The terminals are closer to the middle instead of being on the sides. This dern thing has just been gettin to me tonight with all the crazy adapters and stuff. Ill go look again and see if I see a different number..I just want this sucker to work!!
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Originally Posted by mikerider
they make a smaller red top that fits perfectly in the stock tray and bolts down. and it was only 89.00 from costco.
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Originally Posted by mikerider
they make a smaller red top that fits perfectly in the stock tray and bolts down.
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Heres what mine looks like The posts are closer to the middle thats what makes me think its the wrong one. Where can I get the smaller one? WalMart have it?
And another question I have is the plastic adapter pieces it came with..did anyone use those? Those things are just a dern hassle...
Here are the pics:
Mine doesnt even have a model number
And another question I have is the plastic adapter pieces it came with..did anyone use those? Those things are just a dern hassle...
Here are the pics:
Mine doesnt even have a model number
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I had a 34/78 yellow top in my ranger-used one of the plastic pieces it came with-had to turn the plastic piece upside down or something but it fit-battery never moved until i flipped it, then it fell out. It took a good whack when the truck went upside down-nice gash in the bottom of it but didnt go through so now its in the new truck
It fits, just have to make it fit, but it fits, but recommend some tie down on top to hold it in place
It fits, just have to make it fit, but it fits, but recommend some tie down on top to hold it in place
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haha man my truck is nasty!!! But anyways...I went back up there and I got the 75/25 battery...fits just fine..in fact its a tad bit too short in length but she works great! I think I could have made the other one work maybe but it was just freakin huge I didnt like it
Mine is like the one someone posted earlier in this thread
Mine is like the one someone posted earlier in this thread
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