Battery Retainer

1

Can anyone tell me, or better still show a picture, of the battery retainer originally used on the T3.  (I think that it is of the finger plate variety but can't be sure.)

My Syncro didn't have one when I acquired it and I would like to tie the battery down properly.  There are various arrangements that I can apply but they all involve drilling through the battery box, which puts the fastenings in the wetzone of the wheel well.

I also noticed for the first time that the LH battery box doesn't even have the stud installed in it, which seems like a silly build economy measure.

Les

2
there are a couple of variations of the battery hold-down bracket.

one is like a flat 'L' bracket ....and it reaches down and pushes on the lip on the bottom of the battery.

another version ....if you look at it from the side ..
it sort of wiggles ..it also reaches down and pushes on the lip on the bottom edge of the battery.

there isn't  picture somewhere in the Bentley Manual showing one ?


On 11/5/2012 5:42 PM, syncroaustralia wrote:
 

Can anyone tell me, or better still show a picture, of the battery retainer originally used on the T3.  (I think that it is of the finger plate variety but can't be sure.)

My Syncro didn't have one when I acquired it and I would like to tie the battery down properly.  There are various arrangements that I can apply but they all involve drilling through the battery box, which puts the fastenings in the wetzone of the wheel well.

I also noticed for the first time that the LH battery box doesn't even have the stud installed in it, which seems like a silly build economy measure.

Les


3

Scott,

I did search Bentleys but didn’t find it.  I can’t find it in ETKA either but that’s a bit of a gamble too.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: 06 November 2012 13:05
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: syncroaustralia
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
there isn't  picture somewhere in the Bentley Manual showing one ?

4

Les,

It is a “L” shaped bracket – the part # is 251 915 313. You can see this in ETKA  by doing a search via this number.

Yurik

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2012 10:11 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer

 

 

Scott,

I did search Bentleys but didn’t find it.  I can’t find it in ETKA either but that’s a bit of a gamble too.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: 06 November 2012 13:05
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: syncroaustralia
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
there isn't  picture somewhere in the Bentley Manual showing one ?


5

Yurik,

Many thanks.  I am not sure that my copy of ETKA is searchable by number but I will give it a try.  If you could tell me what group it is in, it would be a big help.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Yurik Orlowsky
Sent: 06 November 2012 13:42
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer

 

Les,

It is a “L” shaped bracket – the part # is 251 915 313. You can see this in ETKA  by doing a search via this number.

Yurik

 

6

As an interim measure, I put the part number into Google – and it came up!!  With a picture!!

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: 06 November 2012 13:48
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer 

Yurik,

Many thanks.  I am not sure that my copy of ETKA is searchable by number but I will give it a try.  If you could tell me what group it is in, it would be a big help.

Les

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Item No2. on the ETKA attachment.

There is only one type on Australian delivered syncros.

Phill



> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> As an interim measure, I put the part number into Google - and it came
> up!!
> With a picture!!
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
> Sent: 06 November 2012 13:48
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
>
> Yurik,
>
> Many thanks. I am not sure that my copy of ETKA is searchable by number
> but
> I will give it a try. If you could tell me what group it is in, it
> would be
> a big help.
>
> Les
8

Great, Thanks Phill.  It is handy to know about the other fixings, even if they weren’t used in the Australian delivered Syncros.  The picture that I found is big and clear and I can easily replicate that fitting.  All this was prompted by the upcoming DOTVW because I want to stow a second battery (identical to the start battery) in the LH battery box to power the laptop, etc.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 06 November 2012 14:58
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer

 

Item No2. on the ETKA attachment.

There is only one type on Australian delivered syncros.

Phill

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Maybe you could pick up a s/h one at DOVW?

Phill



> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Great, Thanks Phill. It is handy to know about the other fixings, even
> if
> they weren't used in the Australian delivered Syncros. The picture that
> I
> found is big and clear and I can easily replicate that fitting. All
> this
> was prompted by the upcoming DOTVW because I want to stow a second
> battery
> (identical to the start battery) in the LH battery box to power the
> laptop,
> etc.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: 06 November 2012 14:58
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
>
>
>
> Item No2. on the ETKA attachment.
>
> There is only one type on Australian delivered syncros.
>
> Phill
10

And maybe I wouldn’t.  Besides, I want to set it up before the DOTVW, not after.  But it is dead simple to fold one out of a piece of flat mild steel flat.

 

L

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 06 November 2012 15:42
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer

Maybe you could pick up a s/h one at DOVW?

Phill

11
Les, if you can wait till tonight I can pull mine out and measure it up for you. Greg E

From: Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2012 1:47 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
 
Yurik,
Many thanks.  I am not sure that my copy of ETKA is searchable by number but I will give it a try.  If you could tell me what group it is in, it would be a big help.
Les
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Yurik Orlowsky
Sent: 06 November 2012 13:42
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
 
Les,
It is a “L” shaped bracket – the part # is 251 915 313. You can see this in ETKA  by doing a search via this number.
Yurik
 
12

Greg,

Thanks but I have already measured the box with battery in it and the stud position, so I have it all.  Just need to pick up some flat m/s stock from Bunnings tomorrow and it’s as good as done.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 06 November 2012 17:01
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer

 

Les, if you can wait till tonight I can pull mine out and measure it up for you. Greg E

13
Oh well, just measured it in place. 40mm stock. 90mm from battery to bend. 65mm from bend to edge. Hole is 40mm from bend on the short side. Greg E

From: Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2012 5:06 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
 
Greg,
Thanks but I have already measured the box with battery in it and the stud position, so I have it all.  Just need to pick up some flat m/s stock from Bunnings tomorrow and it’s as good as done.
Les
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 06 November 2012 17:01
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer
 
Les, if you can wait till tonight I can pull mine out and measure it up for you. Greg E
14
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM, syncroaustralia <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
Les its basicly a right angle bracket 45 mm wide with a 65 mm X 95 mm length , The 95 mm side is kinked so as to crush against the ledge of the battery, Very agricultual ? The 65 mm sie has a hole for the stud. Its about 5mm thick plate. Will see if I can get a photo.......Pete

Can anyone tell me, or better still show a picture, of the battery retainer originally used on the T3. (I think that it is of the finger plate variety but can't be sure.)

My Syncro didn't have one when I acquired it and I would like to tie the battery down properly. There are various arrangements that I can apply but they all involve drilling through the battery box, which puts the fastenings in the wetzone of the wheel well.

I also noticed for the first time that the LH battery box doesn't even have the stud installed in it, which seems like a silly build economy measure.

Les


15

Pete,

I have already found a picture and posted it earlier in the afternoon.  Greg Esposito has furnished dimensions.

Thanks

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Wilson
Sent: 06 November 2012 20:43
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Battery Retainer

On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM, syncroaustralia <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 Les its basicly a right angle bracket 45 mm wide with a 65 mm X 95 mm  length , The 95 mm side is kinked so as to crush against the ledge of the battery, Very agricultual ? The 65 mm sie has a hole for the stud. Its about 5mm thick plate. Will see if I can get a photo.......Pete