Re: [Chrysler300] Setting up 6V optima

["johnl" <john@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Warren,

I have used Optima batteries for years with very good success.  Only one used in a modern daily driver failed on me.

Currently I have two 6 volt Optima's in use.  One in my '55 NY T&C that was there when I purchased it over three years ago.  It has always performed great and I've not touched the regulator.  The other was new when I finished the restoration on the '55 Imperial Newport which is probably five years now.  Also that battery sat around for probably a year before it was ever put into use.  

On the 6 volt Chryslers you can purchase a battery box through Packards International http://www.packardsinternational.com/.  This box looks very close to a tar top battery and is designed to accept the Optima 6 volt battery.  The only difference is the location of the battery post.  I did have to replace the cables as one was to short and the other to long.

I know this doesn't answer your question about adjusting the voltage, but I'm not sure you really need to.

John Lazenby

1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Town & Country
1955 Imperial Newport
1955 Chrysler C300 Tango Red
1956 Chrysler 300B Cloud White
1957 Chrysler 300C Coupe Raven Black
1960 Chrysler 300F Coupe Alaskan White
1963 Volkswagen Beetle Black
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Warren Anderson 
  To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; Mke Galassi 
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 1:57 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Setting up 6V optima




  I finally became tired of lead acid battery leaks and other problems and purchased the antique auto battery optima package. Per the installation instructions, unless the regulator is set to deliver 2-3 amps after the car is driven 5-10mi. Charge rate should not exceed 7.2 V at 1500rpm. All to prevent overcharging which voids the warranty. The shop manual suggests the current regulator is set to deliver 43-47amps, a long way from 2-3 amps. Has anyone successfully been able to reset theirs to meet the optima specs. If so how?

  DC generator can develope very high current and an AC generator is self limiting inheirently. DC generators therefore need cutout contacts. 

  Following storage, charging system may well be called upon to replenish above the 2-3 A specified for 20+ miles at 7.2 V. So, this does puzzle. 

  Now, if the battery is at full charge, the car is started and run 5-10 miles, then at proper regulation 7.2 V, current should then be 2-3A. This, I challenge, is what is meant. No adjustment should be made to the current cutout, I would say. 

  SedWarren Anderson
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