<VV> Late model battery

[corvairduval at cox.net]

Something amiss with the steel clamp? Or maybe the opposite side from the
clamp. Those need to grip the battery also. 

I've never had this problem. Used many an odd battery in a late model, even
side terminal types.

Will a plastic wedge style clamp from a newer GM car work better than the
steel clamp?

Frank DuVal

For now use the bungee cord...

Original Message:
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From: Bryan Blackwell bryan at skiblack.com
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:11:49 -0500
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Late model battery


Hi folks,

I have a 24F battery in the '66, which is supposed to fit.  However, the
notch at the bottom isn't big enough for the clamp to get an effective grip
- the other night Trevor had to use Ellie's Roadside Assistance (that's my
wife and her truck) because the battery came adrift and pulled the cable
loose.  I looked at Costco today and they cross reference a group 35 (I
think) that seems to have a more pronounced ledge at the bottom.

So, what battery works well for you?  It doesn't have to look particularly
stock, but I do want one that stays in place using the stock hold down. 
Please spec both brand and size, so I look for the right thing.  Thanks.

--Bryan

Bryan Blackwell bryan at skiblack.com
http://autoxer.skiblack.com/
  Corvairs: '62 700 Wagon, '64 Greenbrier, '65 Corsa, '66 Corsa
  '69 Road Runner, '09 Ford F-150, '99 Neon R/T
  Kid cars: 00 Grand Marquis, 99 Miata
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