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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: bpossel on September 13, 2004, 05:06:32

Title: Battery Holder (Metal?)
Post by: bpossel on September 13, 2004, 05:06:32

I have a metal battery holder (holds battery on top via 2 long threaded rods with nuts).  It is a square piece that encircles the top of the battery.

Question: is this original and how many have left this in place?  I just removed mine whereas the metal holder is sooo close to the battery terminals and I have come close to shocking myself a couple of times.

Any comments on this?  Seems like an odd design....  What else are you using to hold down your battery?

Bob

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

Title: Re: Battery Holder (Metal?)
Post by: TheEngineer on September 13, 2004, 09:11:57

I have the same thing. Just keep it away from the positive terminal. Mine is about ½ inch larger than the battery top. I also have seen plastic aftermarket holders, but they are not original

1969 280SL,Signal Red, A/T, P/S, A/C, Both tops.    Ret. engr. 1967 230SL - Sold

Title: Re: Battery Holder (Metal?)
Post by: Cees Klumper on September 13, 2004, 14:16:40

I have the metal one in place. No problems.

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic