Ford Script Battery

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by corvette8n

Found this in an old post.

[deuce_roadster]

Like Kube, I have a couple of the older script batteries that have an Optima inside and was wondering the same thing. I was considering cutting around the bottom of the case and around where the posts come up through the top with maybe a hole saw the right diameter without the drill bit. There must be something there, either epoxy or a sealer. The bottom could be glued back on with a new battery inside with epoxy if cut with a fine tooth saw blade.. Has anyone tried something like that?



Didn't see the Ken/Alabama post, was replying to Kube's, Thanks Ken, will try that.

[ford38v8]

This question has been asked and answered many times. There are several ways to skin this cat, and some of the older methods need modification today due to the taller Optima than in previous years. All methods have been described here on the Barn, seek and ye will find.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

This question has been asked and answered many times. There are several ways to skin this cat, and some of the older methods need modification today due to the taller Optima than in previous years. All methods have been described here on the Barn, seek and ye will find.

I did seek but not find. Did you perhaps have any actual advice as to how I might perform this task?

[Model51]

There are several styles of original Ford Script battery cases. The dimensions changed over time and so did the exterior appearance. Some original Ford Script battery cases are too short to install a modern Optima 6 volt battery inside. For example the Type 40 for 1935 and a few other years, is 5/8" shorter than the optima. Some other years the case is taller. It all depends on exactly which battery you are using.

[Kube]

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

Found this in an old post.

Thank you. That seems to be a good approach.
You have a better method of searching previous threads than me
Much obliged.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Model51

There are several styles of original Ford Script battery cases. The dimensions changed over time and so did the exterior appearance. Some original Ford Script battery cases are too short to install a modern Optima 6 volt battery inside. For example the Type 40 for 1935 and a few other years, is 5/8" shorter than the optima. Some other years the case is taller. It all depends on exactly which battery you are using.

I have a couple of the "larger" cases found in 1940+. Having nothing much to lose by trying a retrofit, well, I'd figure I'd do just that; try.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Kube

I did seek but not find. Did you perhaps have any actual advice as to how I might perform this task?

mike, I guess my time is less valuable than yours. It took me a whole five minutes to locate my previous posts on the subject. Here's one that explains the whole process, but then, you are working with someone else's previous work, so who knows what you'll find:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Optima

[Model51]

Here's a link to what I did for a shorter battery case. Scroll down to post #9
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...hlight=battery

[Kube]

Thanks guys.

[stangblue]

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album...ictureid=39935

[russonator]

Thank you @stangblue. This is the post I've been waiting for.