Battery strap

nick · Postby **nick** » 09 Oct 2013 18:49

Could someone post a picture of an original battery strap for a 1976 car. My car came without a battery and I see no way to secure one. On the '79 car they used a clamp at the base of the battery. But there is no such setup on the '76 car nor any holes that would indicated a top securing strap was used.

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nick
'79 TR7 DHC
'76 TR7 FHC

Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 09 Oct 2013 20:56

Nick, if you'll please view Page 92 of your V-B catalog, there in vivid illustration is item # 9 and item # 10 with all the requisite hardware. Or, even item # 8 for a package deal.

Attachment of the J-Bolts is into slots at the base of the battery tray.

Personally, I prefer a hooked rubber cord for a battery hold down. It's super quick to remove and reinstall.

Mildred Hargis

nick · Postby **nick** » 09 Oct 2013 21:36

I know about the VB setup. In fact I'm using it on the '79 car. I had to drill holes on that one. I could use the clamps since I could not find a battery that had flanges at the bottom of the case.

On the '76 car I see one hole in the front strut mount that could take a J bolt but no hole in rear. I could drill one but thought the original installation had alternate system.

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nick
'79 TR7 DHC
'76 TR7 FHC

Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 09 Oct 2013 22:51

Yes, the J-Clamps hooked on to the battery tray. My memory, a faulty thing at best, remembers a slot on each side for the hook. And, if there wasn't a slot, there would have been an indentation for the hook to hold in place.

I never liked the setup as it was too many pieces and was a pain to remove then reinstall. The stock air box was even worse until I sawed off all the extraneous pieces leaving just the six holes for the carburetor mouth bolts.

My Theory Of Living is to make everything as simple as possible. It particularly applies to anything mechanical I will be delving into on a constant basis.

You're going to have to really sweet talk me into going out to the machine shed in the morning to disassemble the battery tray and photograph it to illustrate the clamp position.

Mildred Hargis

John Clancy · Postby **John Clancy** » 10 Oct 2013 07:43

There is indeed a hole for a J clamp on either side - one on the strut tower and one on the bulkhead. The one on the bulkhead is not immediately obvious but it is there.

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nick · Postby **nick** » 10 Oct 2013 14:27

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Clancy

There is indeed a hole for a J clamp on either side - one on the strut tower and one on the bulkhead. The one on the bulkhead is not immediately obvious but it is there.

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Will have another look. With glasses on this time.

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nick
'79 TR7 DHC
'76 TR7 FHC

nick · Postby **nick** » 10 Oct 2013 14:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Mildred

Yes, the J-Clamps hooked on to the battery tray. My memory, a faulty thing at best, remembers a slot on each side for the hook. And, if there wasn't a slot, there would have been an indentation for the hook to hold in place.

I never liked the setup as it was too many pieces and was a pain to remove then reinstall. The stock air box was even worse until I sawed off all the extraneous pieces leaving just the six holes for the carburetor mouth bolts.

My Theory Of Living is to make everything as simple as possible. It particularly applies to anything mechanical I will be delving into on a constant basis.

You're going to have to really sweet talk me into going out to the machine shed in the morning to disassemble the battery tray and photograph it to illustrate the clamp position.

Mildred Hargis
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Agreed. The J bolt set up is a pain. I have tried several techniques to keep those bolts somewhat in place when I remove the battery. Upon reintallation of the battery they inveriably slide, shift, or come out of their holes forcing me to move the battey so I can find the holes and replace the bolts.

So stay in your rocker. I won't ask you to trek out to that cold drafty machine shed with your Brownie to take a photo.

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nick
'79 TR7 DHC
'76 TR7 FHC

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 10 Oct 2013 15:46

Holes are there, shorter J clamp for fire wall side, longer for hole in the turret. The firewall one is hidden under windscreen finisher except for a little of the shaft. I put heat shrink on the curved part of clamp to protect paint.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

bmcecosse · Postby **bmcecosse** » 10 Oct 2013 17:41

A rubber strap would not pass UK MOT rules.... It must be a solid restraint.

g4zur · Postby **g4zur** » 10 Oct 2013 17:54

My car passed MOT with the battery held in place with two strong and long cable ties.
Regards Gareth.

G.P.Albrighton

fastman · Postby **fastman** » 11 Oct 2013 02:37

I've gotta say... FI Spyder, every time I see your clean engine bay with those blue clamps on the runners, I feel good in all of the right places.[:p]

bmcecosse · Postby **bmcecosse** » 11 Oct 2013 19:41

Hmmm - cable ties - well it's up to each tester I guess - if he felt it was 'secure'....but do you??? Are you happy it will hold if the car flips over?? Certainly not a rubber strap.....

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 11 Oct 2013 23:59

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fastman

I've gotta say... FI Spyder, every time I see your clean engine bay with those blue clamps on the runners, I feel good in all of the right places.[:p]
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They are that way because that's the way they came from the factory. They colour match the blue of the oil filter canister. They were a little chipped so I repainted them. (Nothing else to do in winter time Ron.)[:D]

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

g4zur · Postby **g4zur** » 12 Oct 2013 19:18

Ever tried to break a thick wide strong cable tie, Yes to be honest I am happy they are safe, However agree 100% that rubber is not the answer.
Regards
Gareth

G.P.Albrighton

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