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i bought a replacement battery for my Volvo 1800. the terminal sizes are the opposite from the original, pos.terminal the larger on new batt..Is this the correct battery or will new batt. be ok?

Submitted: 59 days and 5 hours ago.

Category: Car

Value: $23

Status: CLOSED

Year: Pre-1983
Year (other): 1967
Make (other): volvo
Model: 1800s
Engine: B18 4cyl.

Posted by lnsmman58 59 days and 5 hours ago.

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Will the battery fit in the compartment? and are the cables long enough to reach the correct post?

59 days and 5 hours ago.

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yes,cables reach and battery fits compartment.

Accepted Answer

You should be fine as long as it fits and can be secured down. All batteries are basically the same except size and post comfiguration. Well cranking amps are different, but with a bigger battery you are all the better.

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i bought a replacement battery for my Volvo 1800. the terminal sizes are the opposite from the original, pos.terminal the larger on new batt..Is this the correct battery or will new batt. be ok?

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Year: Pre-1983
Year (other): 1967
Make (other): volvo
Model: 1800s
Engine: B18 4cyl.

Answer

Will the battery fit in the compartment? and are the cables long enough to reach the correct post?

Reply

yes,cables reach and battery fits compartment.

Accepted Answer

You should be fine as long as it fits and can be secured down. All batteries are basically the same except size and post comfiguration. Well cranking amps are different, but with a bigger battery you are all the better.

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i bought a replacement battery for my Volvo 1800. the terminal sizes are the opposite from the original, pos.terminal the larger on new batt..Is this the correct battery or will new batt. be ok?

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Year: Pre-1983Year (other): 1967Make (other): volvoModel: 1800sEngine: B18 4cyl.

Answer

Will the battery fit in the compartment? and are the cables long enough to reach the correct post?

Reply

yes,cables reach and battery fits compartment.

Accepted Answer

You should be fine as long as it fits and can be secured down. All batteries are basically the same except size and post comfiguration. Well cranking amps are different, but with a bigger battery you are all the better.

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Year: Pre-1983
Year (other): 1967
Make (other): volvo
Model: 1800s
Engine: B18 4cyl.