re: rubbing battery

[alfanut@domain.elided]

>i own a 67 duetto and have recently noticed that the battery in the car is
>coming into contact with the hood.
>it is the correct battery sears brand die hard, as specified from their
>catalog for that car, but i need a battery about an inch lower in height.
>any one ever come across this before and any solutions.


>Mike:

>No way that's the correct battery for your Duetto.  The Duetto's
>battery compartment is HUGE - Sears must have sold you a
>truck battery for it not to fit (it was probably used too).

The ground cable has always rubbed the hood on my duetto. I just figured it
was that little extra bit of grounding that can't hurt. Crafty Alfa
engineers...


Michael Williams
VP, DSARC
Sacramento, California US of A
69 Duetto 4cyl.
83 Audi 5000 Avant 5cyl.
84 GTV-6 6cyl.

http://www.rcip.com/michael

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