Dual battery box

[bobb@domain.elided (Bob Blair)]

I moved the washer and made a batterty tray to fit in the R/F corner.
The battery in the new tray became the starting battery - now the cables 
are much shorter than stock.  A marine switch in the radiator support 
switches the alternator output to the starting battery, winch battery 
(in the original L/F position), or both.  

Using 1 ga. battery cables, 4 ga. alternator cables, and lots of 4 ga. 
ground cables gave a 1.5 volt boost.  Enough to get the fuel guage 
working again!

I wrote it up for my club newsletter with a crude drawing, let me know 
if you want it.

Bob
77 Scout II
LIOR


On Mon, 14 Dec 1998 Vinnie Moscaritolo <vinnie@domain.elided> wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with setting up a dual battery system in a 
Scout-II. Specifically I seem to remember something about cutting a battery 
box under the back seat ad relocating it there but I can't remember the 
reference.

I have no problems with the electrical issues, but I am wondering what 
worked for a physical placement of the batteries. Any ideas?


Vinnie Moscaritolo
http://www.vmeng.com/vinnie/