I think the diesel  Has the battery back there. you may even
   find that the mounts from  diesel work!

               Eric
         1986 VW4x4 * 1972 240z * 1936 Chrysler
         NO wife No kids NO problems!

On Fri, 19 Sep 1997, Chad Bearden wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I've been viewing the list now for several months and really enjoy all of
> the ideas that are exchanged. Thanks! This is my first attempt at asking a
> question so please correct me if I break an unsaid protocols. ;)
>
> I have an 84 Westy and live in Jacksonville, Florida. I'm going to be
> installing an auxillary battery but I am underwhelmed by the amount of
> space under the driver's seat for such an installation.  The small space
> seems to demand the more expensive gel cell batteries that can be tipped on
> their side so the terminal posts are out of the way.  Yesterday while I was
> replacing the voltage regulator I noticed quite a bit of empty space in the
> engine compartment (extreme back right corner) that seems big enough to
> hold a LARGE (1000 Amp Hours, $59.00 autoZone) deep cycle battery.  Has
> anyone tried this?  Good idea or just brain flatulence?
>
> Regards,
>
> Emmett "Chad"wick Bearden
> ebeard@compuserve.com
>