Home made dual battery (petrol)

[Wallyd]

A few minor modifications but got them in, a N70ZZ and the stock battery.... which will eventually go to another N70ZZ. Also connected the isolator and the switch I use to cut off the power that goes to the cabin when I don't need power in there

[xiphos]

sweet man, glad it worked out.

[Wallyd]

Pulled both batteries out, drilled a hole to fix the original screw back in, and drilled and self tapped 2 screws to the engine side.... I just didn't want any upwards movement, solid as all phuck now!!!!

[xiphos]

cool, that kind of how i had the original set up, only reason i didnt do it on the new ones is i was a little worried if the batterys rubbed on the heads.

[Wallyd]

if the batteries don't move, there shouldn't be a problem, otherwise, I'm thinking of placing some rubber to space it up away from the heads

[95xjcherokee]

Fitted mine today, all good, but forgot to take pics! Hardest part is working around all the friggin wires in that area. The only part I wasn't happy with was a small wire that was attached to one of the really think heat shield wrapped bunches that looks like it lead down to an exhaust sensor or something. Very little length left with the new tray in and in a crap spot that I haven't been able to get some heat shield around it yet. It's a bit too close to the engine for my liking but as its hooked to the exhaust hopefully its made to be near heat.
My two optimas do sit in there nicely though. Used a couple thick bits of sticky back weather sheild rubber stuff to go under the bar that holds the batteries down just to give a bit of extra protection.

[Brettski]

Originally Posted by 95xjcherokee

The only part I wasn't happy with was a small wire that was attached to one of the really think heat shield wrapped bunches that looks like it lead down to an exhaust sensor or something. Very little length left with the new tray in and in a crap spot that I haven't been able to get some heat shield around it yet.

That's you're O2 sensor. You need that wire. I installed mine on the weekend and managed to get just a bit more slack in that cable so I'm happy.

Now waiting on batteries to arrive... Got the Redarc and the cabling ready to go.

B.