Battery removal and installation

[Ron T.]

Can anyone explain how to remove and replace a battery in a 64 vette? It looks like a project. I wouldn't want to damage anything in the process. Thanks, Ron

[James W.]

Re: Battery removal and installation

Can anyone explain how to remove and replace a battery in a 64 vette? It looks like a project. I wouldn't want to damage anything in the process. Thanks, Ron

Ron,

Since you have'nt given much info on the car as to whether it is equipped with a/c or not I'll make these assumptions; I will assume the battery is on the right side of the car? I'll assume the battery is a replacment, maintenance free battery and not a reproduction tar top battery?


In this order do the following:
1. Be sure the engine is cold before performing this work.
2. Be sure you have a helper to assist you in the battery removal and reinstallation.
3. Disconnect the battery cables and move them out of the way.
4. Remove the battery hold down wing nuts, washers, etc. and remove them along with the battery hold down frame.
5. Remove the bolts that hold the expansion tank to the inner fender and remove straps.
6. Have your helper gently move the expansion tank as far forward as possible taking care not to pull too hard on the heater hose that is attached to the
heater core. This will give you additional room to pull the battery out of the car.
7. While your helper is holding the expansion tank get a firm hold on the battery, tip the end closest to the engine up and pull the battery out.
8. Reverse steps for reinstallation.


Let me know if you need anymore info. I'm sure that others here will add comments that may help you also.

Regards,

James West

[Jim T.]

Re: Battery removal and installation

Really wish I had owned my 1964 Corvette convertible with factory air conditioning long enough to replace a battery.

[Ron T.]

Re: Battery removal and installation

Hi James, Thanks for your reply. Your information will be very helpful. Also it is a maintenance free replacement battery and the car doesn't have air. Ron

[Dino L.]

Re: Battery removal and installation

I just did this last nite......I use a bungie cord around the carb and under the expansion tank to hold and tilt it up above the exhaust manifold........James West nailed the procedure...couple of fine details, the engine harness and expansion hose should have a plastic clamp pushed into the wheel well, you need to remove that......the battery hold down clamps, the outer one is fixed and you leave in place and the engine side is a j bolt all thread looking thing, so when you loosen it, you rotate it and it comes up through and from the top..... I also have a battery pad that I place in the tray to absorb acid spills...have a green rotate knob cutoff placed on the negative terminal for storage.....I also have a plastic batter topper that looks like an original battery albeit fake, but looks good....I was just bragging about how long my battery lasted and it died this week, it was a 2006 NAPA.....exact fit as the original tar top Delco, only has top posts, nice perfect fit and cost $79.00.....when in place it looks so original.....nice touch

[Leif A.]

Re: Battery removal and installation

Hi James, Thanks for your reply. Your information will be very helpful. Also it is a maintenance free replacement battery and the car doesn't have air. Ron

Just a suggestion, but after you get the new battery in place and locked down, you might want to invest in a battery cutoff switch and a battery minder. You may find you will never have to change the battery again (at least not for a long, long time).