New Battery Won't Fit. Help!

[Bruce O]

Just purchased a 06 550 Ultra.

The battery was dead in the trailer, it had not been used in 4+ years.

I spoke to Cary who told me to buy a new battery. The new battery is about 1/4" taller than the old one. It won't fit underneath the white wood mount for the electrical battery charger. The wood trim is 1"x1" and I'm wondering if I should just take a wood chisel and strip off the bottom? I'd hate to have to remove the entire electrical mount. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
BruceO

 

[Bruce O]

I forgot to mention... the replacement battery was one that Cary recommended. He sent me the link for it.
BruceO

 

[skissinger]

I had similar question when I got a new battery. The wooden block at the top is meant to move . Loosen. the screws on that top piece which is preventing you sliding it in, and and adjust it, you can fit in a taller battery. (Worked for me when I did a new battery)

 

[Bruce O]

Mine I think has three screws holding the white wooden mounting block. I loosened all three and the block wouldn’t move. Maybe all three screws have to be removed and new holes drilled? I’m pointing to the three black screws in the picture.

 

[Bruce O]

FYI I removed the Black heat sink (I think that’s what it is) in case there was another mounting screw. No screw.

 

[Bruce O]

Success - Removed three screws, lifted wooden electrical mount board, slid battery into place, lowered board into place, screwed three wood screws back into board. Done!

 

[Lipster]

So, after taking the three screws out and finding initially that it would not move, was it just stuck?

 

[Bruce O]

The first time I just loosened the screws which were still holding it in place. Second time I completely removed the screws. Once screws were removed the electric wooden panel moved freely.