Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box

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Jim Riordan
88 WLWB XXV
Stuart, Fl.
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:
>
> Fellow Wanderlodgers:
>
> I'm in the process of installing an auxilliary starting battery in
the
> passenger front storage box of my 83' FC-35.
>
> Like many of you, I don't like the idea of having to fire up the
> generator to start the bus after running the lights all night.
>
> In preparation for the battery installation, I've been removing the
> stock felt that lines the inside of the front passenger box. Can
> anybody recommend a paint that might stand up to a battery? I
imagine
> that I should also vent the box to prevent a build up of battery
gases
> - which is why I'm worried about the paint.
>
> Also, what size battery should I install? Half my box is taken up
> with the engine air filter - so I don't have much room. My
> Caterpillar mechanic told me that it is best to have two batteries
in
> sequence to start a big diesel engine. If I only have space for
one,
> what size should I use?
>
> Thanks everyone! I'll be posting photos of my air intake
modification
> with part numbers for everyone to use soon. My mod is a version of
> the idea that Randy installed in Bruce's FC.
>
> Andy Coleman
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
> 83' FC-35
>