I run an Odyssey and a 60 amp alternator and have never had a problem. It's
the next size up from the one you are looking at. Good Luck
>I had a problem with a $240 Optima battery, and the more I research what
>maybe went wrong and what the solution might be, the less inclined I am to
>replace the battery with the same type. Not only are there alot of "don'ts"
>involved with the maintainance of the things, the manufacturer doesn't
>provide timely support when things go wrong, possibly because the batteries
>are problematic.
> It appears that the 30 amp generator in the car could croak a low charged
> Optima that can only accept a 10 amp charge.
> This particular battery has been installed on it's side, hung off the
> inside of a 32 Ford frame, so it's replacement has to mount on it's side,
> where it's width is only about 5 inches. This limits my options. Also, the
> car won't see regular service, so it may need a charge before I take the
> car out, and it would be good if the charge could be applied quickly.
> I think what I need is "dry" Odyssey battery, a puny one in the Summit
> catalog would fit, and has 680 amps. The car doesn't need alot of cranking
> power.
> Does anyone have any ideas or experiance with this? Thanks, BJ in
> Beantown, with the Volvo Ocean boats
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