Battery trays and battery clamps

360beast · Apr 24th, 2021, 17:41

I was talking to my dad earlier and suggested we could make battery trays and clamps as these two are common for rotting out. He said we wouldn't be able to do anything soon as he is too busy but potentially next year we could start making battery trays if I can get a decent pair from a breaker. I have a battery clamp here we can use as a template so that's that one sorted.

Is this something people would be interested in?

The trays and clamps are common across all 7/900 series.

Challo · Apr 24th, 2021, 17:59

I need a clamp. My 740 doesn’t have one and it’s just failed the MOT for one of those reasons.

360beast · Apr 24th, 2021, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Challo

I need a clamp. My 740 doesn’t have one and it’s just failed the MOT for one of those reasons.

I can get a clamp made up in the next week or so as I've got the steel here. If yours is missing the big long bolt too then I may have one somehwere but if not then you may have to take a trip to a bolt supplier.

griston64 · Apr 24th, 2021, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360beast

I was talking to my dad earlier and suggested we could make battery trays and clamps as these two are common for rotting out. He said we wouldn't be able to do anything soon as he is too busy but potentially next year we could start making battery trays if I can get a decent pair from a breaker. I have a battery clamp here we can use as a template so that's that one sorted.

Is this something people would be interested in?

The trays and clamps are common across all 7/900 series.

Yes please

Forrest · Apr 24th, 2021, 18:56

The clamps and long bolts are available from Skandix (check shipping charges) and probably therefore elsewhere including Volvo dealers.

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...steel/1068884/

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...steel/1023212/

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...screw/1023210/

Battery trays may well be worth producing since these seem to be NLA from Volvo and are inclined to rust.

J liddy · Apr 24th, 2021, 20:48

If and when mine fails luke you will be my first call .as you saw the other day got some rust there .on both sides .so get on it another string to your bow!!!.

volvo always · Apr 24th, 2021, 22:13

Definitely interested in a battery clamp for my 940.

Snapped off years ago! MOT man has never mentioned it. Quite a snug fit anyway.

James

Challo · Apr 24th, 2021, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360beast

I can get a clamp made up in the next week or so as I've got the steel here. If yours is missing the big long bolt too then I may have one somehwere but if not then you may have to take a trip to a bolt supplier.

If you could have a look for a bolt Luke that would be grateful. If not, would you know the dimensions of one so I can get someone to make one up for me.

MiniNinjaRob · Apr 25th, 2021, 10:57

I wouldn’t mind one depending on cost. Would you be trying to make a better solution than the current one? I’m not a fan of it.

baggy798 · Apr 25th, 2021, 11:35

The bolt has an m6 thread and looks same as on bmws. A bit better really as their ones have a standard hex head rather than the eyelet thing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224429940604

Apr 24th, 2021, 17:41	#1
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 07:07 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Battery trays and battery clamps I was talking to my dad earlier and suggested we could make battery trays and clamps as these two are common for rotting out. He said we wouldn't be able to do anything soon as he is too busy but potentially next year we could start making battery trays if I can get a decent pair from a breaker. I have a battery clamp here we can use as a template so that's that one sorted. Is this something people would be interested in? The trays and clamps are common across all 7/900 series.

Apr 25th, 2021, 10:57	#9
MiniNinjaRob Master Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2022 12:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Yorkshire	I wouldn’t mind one depending on cost. Would you be trying to make a better solution than the current one? I’m not a fan of it. __________________ The Millennium Volcon - 1997 940CD HPT Estate Millennium Volcon NOW FOR SALE HERE

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baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 08:36 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	The bolt has an m6 thread and looks same as on bmws. A bit better really as their ones have a standard hex head rather than the eyelet thing. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224429940604 __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

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Apr 24th, 2021, 17:59	#2
Challo Senior Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 20:33 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reading	I need a clamp. My 740 doesn’t have one and it’s just failed the MOT for one of those reasons.

Apr 24th, 2021, 18:56	#5
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	The clamps and long bolts are available from Skandix (check shipping charges) and probably therefore elsewhere including Volvo dealers. https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...steel/1068884/ https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...steel/1023212/ https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...screw/1023210/ Battery trays may well be worth producing since these seem to be NLA from Volvo and are inclined to rust.

Apr 24th, 2021, 20:48	#6
J liddy Senior Member Last Online: Today 06:53 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Stoke on trent	If and when mine fails luke you will be my first call .as you saw the other day got some rust there .on both sides .so get on it another string to your bow!!!.

Apr 24th, 2021, 22:13	#7
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:27 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Definitely interested in a battery clamp for my 940. Snapped off years ago! MOT man has never mentioned it. Quite a snug fit anyway. James

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