> I have recently put the Optima yellow top in for an aux battery.  I did
the
> list suggestion of cutting off the top posts, and using the side posts.

It is NOT list suggested to cut off the top posts... I have posted several
times that I called Optima and their tech department confirmed that this
will void their warranty....

> This battery will not charge over 7 volts.  Is it ruined?
>

You could call Optima and ask them if it can be fixed. I think a battery
shop might be able to repair it... not sure.

> If it is ruined, I have a 81 Vanagon westy.  What size battery do I need,
> for I am going to order one that fits correctly.

You don't have to cut the posts of an Optima to get it to fit into later
model vanagons... dunnor about an 81... but you do need to cut two slots in
the lip at the forward upper edge of the battery compartment... the slots
are for the top posts to pass through while they are pointed forward and the
side posts are up.... also cut out part of the metal lid to prevent contact
with the side posts... that's pretty muc it..

Bill

> TIA
> Adam Puzerewski
> 81 westy
> 74 beetle
> 86 cabrio
> Vanagon Partsmobiles
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