Ford Explorer: Smaller battery
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Smaller battery
Greetings,
Just had to install a new battery in my '97 Explorer. It works great, but
is physically smaller than the original, and as such, the battery clamps are
too wide to hold it securely.
Has anyone else encountered this, and are there any quick fixes to this
problem?
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: Smaller battery
You might try the parts store for a universal type hold down..... It is
seldom wise to purchase a cheaper battery since they generally have a case
design that wont fit the factory tray. It is important to hvae the battery
firmly affixed to minimize vibration and abrasion of the case.
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Jim Warman
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"Mike Derman" <midco.net> wrote in message
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Re: Smaller battery
Mike Derman wrote:
Take it back and get the right one.
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Re: Smaller battery
what is the recommended battery size (CCAs, etc.) for a 2000 Limited, almost
all power? I couldn't find specs in owners manual.
2000 Ltd, 5.0 V8
most power options, incl heated seats
"Ratbert" <my.shorts.spammers.myway.com> wrote in message
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Mike Derman wrote:
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Take it back and get the right one.
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Re: Smaller battery
Check the book wherever you are buying the battery. They'll have it.
Personally I find that the Costco batteries are hard to beat for the price.
and now they come with a 3 year FULL NON-PRORATE warranty !
and you can buy 4 of them for the price of a Sears Die Often battery ..
"steve" <net> wrote in message
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Re: Smaller battery
IIRC, it takes a Group 65 for all Explorers. The spec should be listed
somewhere near the back in the gas station info.
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FWIW; AFAIK; IMHO; YMMV; yadda, yadda, yadda.
Regards, Ed Mann mailto:net
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