August 30, 201114 yr Can someone Do a quick measurement on there EA82 battery, Im mainly concerned about the height. Im going to pick one up and Id like to know if the battery I have will clear the hood. If I have to tow it is it safe to tow with to power? as long as the key is in the ignition to prevent wheel lock.
August 30, 201114 yr Im running an "Interstate Mega-Tron" battery in mine. Roughly 8 inches from the tray to the top of the battery. And probably 9 inches would be the closest measurement to the top of the posts. It appears as though I would have an issue with the hood hitting the battery, but I never have. Pardon the ruler, someone jacked my tape measure it seems
August 31, 201114 yr Author Id say a stainless ruler is better then a tape.Thank you for taking the time to do that.
August 31, 201114 yr I'm a little confused. If you're going to buy a new battery, don't the vendors always have the specs (databases) for which batteries will fit in your year & model? Or, if you're looking at a certain brand, can't you find out what batteries of the brand are sized for your year & model?
August 31, 201114 yr Author There was a new unused battery sitting in my friends garage since December of 09. I think it was for a ford ranger.It surprisingly held a charge! Since batterys have gone up to close to 100 bucks I figured Id see if the battery that had been sitting would fit. I didnt have an ea82 anywhere near to measure so........... Turns out it fits perfect:banana: well its alittle skinny but proper height
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