battery holding down bracket

Victoria Vernon · Post by **Victoria Vernon** » Fri Jun 28, 2002 6:40 am

Hello out there some time ago I advocated making a holding down bracket out of wood and sent a photo of mine to Walter. I have now found this not to a good idea as mine is breaking and shows signs of what looks like dry rot, so back to the drawing board. The wood might work with sealed batteriesa but mine is the type as original with vent holes in the caps. Clem TC7218.

Roger Furneaux · Post by **Roger Furneaux** » Fri Jun 28, 2002 6:33 pm

hi Clem - the battery does not need holding down so much as being prevented from sliding from side to side. I use a piece of 4 x 2 each side and have no problems. ocTagonally Roger Clem wrote:

>some time ago I advocated making a holding down bracket out of wood and sent >a photo of mine to Walter. I have now found this not to a good idea as mine >is breaking and shows signs of what looks like dry rot, so back to the >drawing board. The wood might work with sealed batteriesa but mine is the >type as original with vent holes in the caps.

sculptart@aol.com · Post by **sculptart@aol.com** » Fri Jun 28, 2002 6:50 pm

To all, It is interesting to see Roger uses 2X4 blocks to prevent side to side movement. I use a spare SU fuel pump on one side and a spare voltage regulator on the other. Plus a few other bits are crammed in the battery and tool lockers to assist other cars on the road...mine luckily seems to never break down. My best, Ben

rmeismer1@aol.com · Post by **rmeismer1@aol.com** » Fri Jun 28, 2002 7:36 pm

After that last line I don't think I would drive that car for a while, it is sure to break down now, From M.G.( Meismer's Garage) Rolland Meismer Burlington,Iowa U.S.A. 1947 TC #3409--1951 TD #5522 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Michael DeRentz · Post by **Michael DeRentz** » Sun Jun 30, 2002 3:47 am

Dear Group, I found that a visit to the local auto parts store produced a beautifully fitting frame which fits over the top of the battery and is held down by two rods through the bottom of the box which are threaded on the end and held down by wing nuts. Since I had to replace most of the battery box, I have no idea what the original arrangement was. Perhaps someone can enlighten us. Michael DeRentz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Michael DeRentz · Post by **Michael DeRentz** » Sun Jun 30, 2002 3:47 am

Dear Group, I found that a visit to the local auto parts store produced a beautifully fitting frame which fits over the top of the battery and is held down by two rods through the bottom of the box which are threaded on the end and held down by wing nuts. Since I had to replace most of the battery box, I have no idea what the original arrangement was. Perhaps someone can enlighten us. Michael DeRentz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

i.thomson@talk21.com · Post by **i.thomson@talk21.com** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 1:34 am

I just surround the battery with the high density foam which modern electrical goods are packed in. Cut it to shape and jam it down the sudes of the battery. IT ------

> hi Clem - the battery does not need holding down so much as being prevented >from sliding from side to side. I use a piece of 4 x 2 each side and have >no problems. > >ocTagonally > >Roger > >Clem wrote: >some time ago I advocated making a holding down bracket out of wood and sent >a photo of mine to Walter. I have now found this not to a good idea as mine >is breaking and shows signs of what looks like dry rot, so back to the >drawing board. The wood might work with sealed batteriesa but mine is the >type as original with vent holes in the caps. > > > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://talk21.btopenworld.com/redirect.html?http://talk21.btopenworld.com/redirect.html?http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/''>[url=http://talk21.btopenworld.com/redirect.html?http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/'http://talk21.btopenworld.com/redirect.html?http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/'>>http://talk21.btopenworld.com/redirect.html?http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/'>[url=http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>

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Frank O_ The Mountain · Post by **Frank O_ The Mountain** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 8:11 am

In a message dated 7/1/02 01:34:41 Pacific Daylight Time, i.thomson@talk21.com writes: >>

R. Zwart · Post by **R. Zwart** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 12:43 pm

The foam also acts as an insulator. Do it like they did in the "ole days" just a wood(ash perferred; Abingdon edict { or a peice of the entrance gate post from Abingdon, if you are short of supply}) bar across the top with stay rods and wing nuts. Don't forget the two 1/4" ash strips underneath to allow air to the bottom(as original) ..... Then replace the wood once every couple of years.... BOB taterry@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 7/1/02 01:34:41 Pacific Daylight Time, > i.thomson@talk21.com writes: > > I just surround the battery with the high density foam which modern > electrical goods are packed in. Cut it to shape and jam it down the sudes of > the battery. > >> > Just be aware that high density foam is usually very flammable and if a fire > does start, the foam will act like solid petrol. We found this out the hard > way in the mass transit industry. > > The TC battery box is a problem in that the hot lead exits the box through a > hole in the box that is supposed to have a rubber grommet. Said grommet can > easily deteriorate and go away without being noticed.....resulting in a fire. > Saw this happen once on a run....... > > Terry > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

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