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Tom in SW VA · 11-06-2021, 01:01 PM

Question:
The battery in my 37 Ford is a show battery with Ford logo.
It doesn’t have cells, but an electronic apparatus.

It is constantly running down. I recharge it with a 6 volt charger, but it reads
8 plus volts.

Question: Has anyone seen a battery like this? Do you have to have a special charger for it?

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Frank Miller · 11-06-2021, 01:18 PM

You may have an Optima in an original case. Why is it running down? If it is disconnected and running down you may need a new one. If it is connected and running down it may be time for a new battery.

Crankster · 11-06-2021, 02:03 PM

If it is installed in the car and running down then it sounds a little like a "phantom" or parasitic load. A defective alternator would be one area to explore. We're making further assumptions. Until we know what you have we can only guess. A generator charging system? A stuck cutout relay works well to cause trouble.

corvette8n · 11-06-2021, 06:26 PM

Post some pictures of your battery, I mounted a cutoff switch under my dash.

Anteek29 · 11-06-2021, 07:15 PM

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I don't understand how it can be 8 volts...unless there is an 8 volt battery in there?

11-06-2021, 01:01 PM	#1
Tom in SW VA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 533	No cell battery Question: The battery in my 37 Ford is a show battery with Ford logo. It doesn’t have cells, but an electronic apparatus. It is constantly running down. I recharge it with a 6 volt charger, but it reads 8 plus volts. Question: Has anyone seen a battery like this? Do you have to have a special charger for it? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

11-06-2021, 01:18 PM	#2
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: No cell battery You may have an Optima in an original case. Why is it running down? If it is disconnected and running down you may need a new one. If it is connected and running down it may be time for a new battery. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

11-06-2021, 02:03 PM	#3
Crankster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 563	Re: No cell battery If it is installed in the car and running down then it sounds a little like a "phantom" or parasitic load. A defective alternator would be one area to explore. We're making further assumptions. Until we know what you have we can only guess. A generator charging system? A stuck cutout relay works well to cause trouble.

11-06-2021, 06:26 PM	#4
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,943	Re: No cell battery Post some pictures of your battery, I mounted a cutoff switch under my dash.

11-06-2021, 07:15 PM	#5
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: No cell battery Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't understand how it can be 8 volts...unless there is an 8 volt battery in there? __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria