original battery settup?

[blue beast]

Does any one have a pic of how the battery hold down works? I cant find any reproduction hold downs so im just wondering if the 86 type will work on my 82 or of if im limited to making something myself?

[Ltngdrvr]

Which group number battery are you using?

Original is group 56 for both years so the should use a similar hold-down. It will be the type that clamps to the protrusion along the sides of the battery at the base.

[blue beast]

Ok, i didnt know if there was a difference in the tray or not...

[zak]

"Group 56" battery widths have varied quite a bit since Ford made your 82. I went through 4 different brands before I found one that would work (same width as Motorcraft), many are simply remarked Group 55s. I can check the brand/source later if you need it, I may have posted the info in an old thread.

At least in the Northeast, all Motorcraft 56's in Ford's inventory are junk (too old/will not pass a load test even if charged).

zak

[blue beast]

ya, i wasnt expecting to find an original battery or anything, its an interstate battery that i just got, and by work you mean the hold down won't ...well hold it down?