I can't get the battery out of my 8N so it was thinking about taking the hood off, or at least loosen it and tilt it so I can get the battery out. A buddy told me to be careful because it was a pain to get back on. I laughed that off but thought I might ask some of you if you've had problems with old hoods. Seems pretty simple to me, but ain't that the way it always seems? Thanks.
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can't tilt the hood.. you are thinking of a fergy.
battery went in.. battey's gotta come out
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battery went in.. battey's gotta come out
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Slide the Battery out about 1/2 way then tilt it down and slip it the rest of the way out while it's tilted. Works on my 8N.
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yeah.. it takes some juggling.. but it for sure comes out with the hood in place.
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juggling, not "horsing" it out.
Last time I took the battery out, I loosened the bolts on the instrument panel end of the hood. This allowed me to pry the rear end of the hood up a little bit--you don't need much--and the battery slid right out. It helps if you have 2 people doing it, one to raise the hood and one to jockey the battery. You don't want to drop either.
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Last time I took the battery out, I loosened the bolts on the instrument panel end of the hood. This allowed me to pry the rear end of the hood up a little bit--you don't need much--and the battery slid right out. It helps if you have 2 people doing it, one to raise the hood and one to jockey the battery. You don't want to drop either.
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Yeah I'll try this. My dad put a huge battery in there years ago. I remember him saying what a job it was. Can't slide it out far enough to tilt it. I'll have to loosen something up. Thanks for the info.
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simple.. don't put such a huge battery in next time.. a grp 1 size is quite fine.
shouldn't have to take any hood parts off to change it out.
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shouldn't have to take any hood parts off to change it out.
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Why the negativity?
I simply stated that you shouldn't install a battery so big as to need to dismantle the tine to service it. ( I know you didn't put it in there.. )
it's an easy swapout once you get ready to change it.. then it won't give you any further grief.
if the large battery was used to 'fix' a proble, then you need to investigate that.. IE.. perhaps it has a weak or dragging starter, problems starting.. or bad/insufficent cables, cable ends, or connections, including ground.
was just trying to help you out... won't make that mistake again old8nguy
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I simply stated that you shouldn't install a battery so big as to need to dismantle the tine to service it. ( I know you didn't put it in there.. )
it's an easy swapout once you get ready to change it.. then it won't give you any further grief.
if the large battery was used to 'fix' a proble, then you need to investigate that.. IE.. perhaps it has a weak or dragging starter, problems starting.. or bad/insufficent cables, cable ends, or connections, including ground.
was just trying to help you out... won't make that mistake again old8nguy
soundguy
Why the negativity?
I simply stated that you shouldn't install a battery so big as to need to dismantle the tine to service it. ( I know you didn't put it in there.. )
it's an easy swapout once you get ready to change it.. then it won't give you any further grief.
if the large battery was used to 'fix' a proble, then you need to investigate that.. IE.. perhaps it has a weak or dragging starter, problems starting.. or bad/insufficent cables, cable ends, or connections, including ground.
was just trying to help you out... won't make that mistake again old8nguy
soundguy
OK soundguy, guess I just read and took it wrong. When I originally read that it sounded like you were talking down to me. Shouldn't have responded so quick. I do appreciate the info and your taking time to respond. I rely on these boards for a lot of info and I don't want any hard feelings with anyone. Again, thanks.
