Beowulf 87 Posted September 25, 2015 Ok, the battery is mounted differently in the P100. there are no captive nuts under it. When I got it, I think it came with these mounting bars: Does anyone know if this is correct, and if it is how in hell does it fit? I personally dont think its origional as the black metal clamp seems to be powder coated and I dont think Ford would have done that. Anyone help me out with a P100? Cheers all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XR6 3 Posted September 25, 2015 Haven't got them on mine Tony but then again I got nothing holding the battery in place but the leads . However there are a few holes in the back end of the tray for them to hook into but none at the front :unsure: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
team_radius 8 Posted September 25, 2015 I got nothing holding the battery in place but the leads Be carefull, many years ago I had a Mk3 Escort and had forgotten to bolt down the battery, I went round a corner and the live terminal touched the bonnet and burnt out the earth lead, lots of smoke...smelly as well. :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 658 Posted September 25, 2015 I think its a sort of L shaped hook bolt & normal hold down plate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 87 Posted September 25, 2015 Haven't got them on mine Tony but then again I got nothing holding the battery in place but the leads . However there are a few holes in the back end of the tray for them to hook into but none at the front :unsure: Cheers Graham, I know Martin asked me how the battery was located and I didnt know (thought it was like a saloon/estate) seems the mounting brackets get lost :( I think its a sort of L shaped hook bolt & normal hold down plate I know, you dont do pics Craig, but its sort of helpful.I am guessing what I have is incorrect. Anyone know what is correct, hopefully with a pic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 658 Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) similar to a hook bolt.>> J a short version of those bolts on top of your battery, M8/13mm. it goes through plate & tray & clamps it down when you tighten nut. god its so frustrateing when your useless with computers :smashcomp: Edited September 25, 2015 by sheffieldcortinacentre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markymarkthree 170 Posted September 26, 2015 Pretty much like Craig says, on the microfiche it shows a pic of small J threaded hook that I guess hooks on the end of tray or comes up from under the tray and goes through the clamp. It is held in place with a wing nut, which I shall be looking for when the day comes and we see the beast in the flesh. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 87 Posted September 26, 2015 Cheers guys, I can just about imagine how it would work. however I do not have said equipment :( I may visit other options. If anyone does have a pic though I would be eternally grateful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmrancho2 0 Posted September 27, 2015 This is the only picture I can find, (not really a lot of help), from what I can remember the bolt was as said with a hook on the end that hooked through a hole in the battery tray. The problem I had was the battery not fitting into the other end of the tray and I think I raise it up so it would fit in properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 87 Posted September 27, 2015 Cheers Martin, thats great and definately proves mine has long gone :( I will try and make something up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
