Thread: Time for a new Battery, suggestions?
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Old 08-02-2012, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rpatton3 View Post
Optima does not recommend sealed batteries in the unvented trunk.
They replied that to me in their Thunderbirdnest.com post.
An overcharged battery is very rare but Optima doesn't recommend their batteries for retro birds.

Russell
The ERA FIA battery location is in the right rear wheel well, accessible by removing the right rear wheel and splash-shield. A well ventilated area.

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