Question about the Aux battery - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Cole · 03-24-2018, 04:29 PM

Does the aux battery sit a little higher up than the regular battery? I'm trying to install an aux battery tray and the only way all four corners are touching sheet metal is to have it about an inch higher than the regular battery tray. Anyone know? Thanks.

Steve Cole · 03-24-2018, 11:48 PM

Anyone?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-25-2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Anyone?

Steve, check out this other thread from last week:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=759209

Steve Cole · 03-25-2018, 08:20 AM

Thanks 68Orange, big help !

**DeadheadNM** · 03-25-2018, 08:38 AM

The rad support should have holes that align w 3/4 holes in the tray iirc. Mine do sit slightly higher than the pass side battery. The windshield washer bracket is unique to aux battery trucks and differs from typical washer bracket in shape and location: the aux battery washer bracket is installed on the pass side fender. The volt regulator mounts to the outer side of the aux tray, which should have three pre-existing holes.

davepl · 03-25-2018, 12:35 PM

I don't know if they sit any higher, but I have the bigger optional T60 battery in there and it fits fine and doesn't come near the hood. For what that's worth.

Here's what it looked like during original teardown. Note the position of the upper bolt relative to the rad outlet and compare to yours!

03-24-2018, 04:29 PM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Question about the Aux battery Does the aux battery sit a little higher up than the regular battery? I'm trying to install an aux battery tray and the only way all four corners are touching sheet metal is to have it about an inch higher than the regular battery tray. Anyone know? Thanks.

03-24-2018, 11:48 PM	#2
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Question about the Aux battery Anyone?

03-25-2018, 08:20 AM	#4
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Question about the Aux battery Thanks 68Orange, big help !

03-25-2018, 08:38 AM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,481	Re: Question about the Aux battery The rad support should have holes that align w 3/4 holes in the tray iirc. Mine do sit slightly higher than the pass side battery. The windshield washer bracket is unique to aux battery trucks and differs from typical washer bracket in shape and location: the aux battery washer bracket is installed on the pass side fender. The volt regulator mounts to the outer side of the aux tray, which should have three pre-existing holes. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-25-2018, 12:35 PM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Question about the Aux battery I don't know if they sit any higher, but I have the bigger optional T60 battery in there and it fits fine and doesn't come near the hood. For what that's worth. Here's what it looked like during original teardown. Note the position of the upper bolt relative to the rad outlet and compare to yours! Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible



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