This site is not affiliated with AGCO Inc., Duluth GA., Allis-Chalmers Co., Milwaukee, WI., or any surviving or related corporate entity. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. All information presented herein should be considered the result of an un-moderated public forum with no responsibility for its accuracy or usability assumed by the users and sponsors of this site or any corporate entity.
The Forum Parts and Services Unofficial Allis Store Tractor Shows Serial Numbers History
Forum Home Forum Home > Allis Chalmers > Farm Equipment
  New Posts New Posts
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login


home-cooked battery box
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Bill_MN View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Points: 1471 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bill_MN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: home-cooked battery box
    Posted: 01 Jan 2012 at 6:33pm
the first of my winter projects.....decided to fabricate a new battery box for the WD, much more fun and 1/4 the cost of a new one, in my book fabricating is the way to go if you have the tools, much nicer and cheaper than aftermarket and you can build it better than original. anyone else doing any fabricating?





Edited by Bill_MN - 01 Jan 2012 at 6:36pm
1951 WD #78283, 1918 Case 28x50 Thresher #76738, Case Centennial B 2x16 Plow
Back to Top
Sponsored Links


Back to Top
norm[ind] View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level


Joined: 29 Oct 2010
Location: bourbon,ind
Points: 2992 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote norm[ind] Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2012 at 6:39pm
 WHERE IS THE CLIPS FOR THE IGN.BOX??????????  OURBOXES ARE $70.00 EA. + RIDE  1-800-254-3116 with 4 clips an a grounding hole
Back to Top
Pa.Pete View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 01 Oct 2010
Points: 239 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Pa.Pete Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2012 at 6:39pm
Nice job Bill, looks real good! We make ours too.
Pete
Back to Top
Bill_MN View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Points: 1471 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bill_MN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2012 at 6:56pm
Originally posted by norm[ind norm[ind wrote:

] WHERE IS THE CLIPS FOR THE IGN.BOX??????????  OURBOXES ARE $70.00 EA. + RIDE  1-800-254-3116 with 4 clips an a grounding hole
i knew someone would mention that, haven't quite finished it yet just got the cover done tonight, probably have the dash mounted by next weekend...BTW only have about $20 in it so far for steel but it takes a good amount of work, I won't be stealin anyone's business anytime soon!


Edited by Bill_MN - 01 Jan 2012 at 6:58pm
1951 WD #78283, 1918 Case 28x50 Thresher #76738, Case Centennial B 2x16 Plow
Back to Top
Ted J View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 05 Jul 2010
Location: La Crosse, WI
Points: 18943 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ted J Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2012 at 9:37pm
Now all you gotta do is make one out of stainless and you got something!  Better make two, I need one also.  LOL  NICE job.  The satisfaction is worth more than anything.
"Allis-Express"
19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17
Back to Top
one54dodgetruck View Drop Down
Silver Level
Silver Level
Avatar

Joined: 25 Jul 2011
Location: Chehalis, wa
Points: 399 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote one54dodgetruck Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2012 at 10:15pm
looks good!
2 WDs
B
B112
D14
D15 shuttle
180
185
7040
Hd7w
D14
D15
185
7040 pd
Back to Top
omahagreg View Drop Down
Orange Level Access
Orange Level Access


Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Points: 2806 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote omahagreg Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 8:16am
Very nice!
Greg Kroeker
1950 WD with wide front and Freeman trip loader
Back to Top
Larry(OH) View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Shreve Ohio
Points: 1580 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Larry(OH) Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 8:25am

looks good. 


I was thinking someone had been trying to sell stainless boxes for the B/C for a while.  wonder if they ever sold all them
'40 WC puller, '65 770 Ollie

*ALLIS EXPRESS contact*

I can explain it to you, BUT I cannot understand it for you!!
Back to Top
GBACBFan View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level


Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Green Bay WI
Points: 2662 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote GBACBFan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 8:40am
Looking good. Nothing beats the satisfaction of building something yourself.
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they
are genuine." - Mark Twain
Back to Top
BrianC View Drop Down
Orange Level Access
Orange Level Access


Joined: 16 Jun 2011
Location: New York
Points: 1619 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BrianC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 8:54am
Thats nice work. Our 1948 C battery box was replaced in 1980.
I made my own from steel. The bottom of that one is now rotted
out. I have cobbled a cedar shingle as the botton. So the original lasted
32 years, my homemade replacement just 21 years.
Any tricks to making a battery box last 'forever"?
Back to Top
BrianC View Drop Down
Orange Level Access
Orange Level Access


Joined: 16 Jun 2011
Location: New York
Points: 1619 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BrianC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 8:57am
Math error, replacement lasted 32 years also.
Back to Top
Rfdeere View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level


Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Idaville, IN
Points: 3283 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rfdeere Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 9:10am
Originally posted by BrianC BrianC wrote:

Any tricks to making a battery box last 'forever"?
 
   Don't put a battery in it ?
Randy Freshour,Member Indiana AC Partners,
http://www.rumelyallis.com
Back to Top
Bill_MN View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Points: 1471 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bill_MN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 9:27am
that brings up another interesting point, if you keep the battery good and clean and maintained it really shouldn't hurt the box, maybe I'm wrong? I am also debating whether to coat the inside with a spray-in bedliner type coating or some other resistant paint, anyone ever tried this?

Edited by Bill_MN - 02 Jan 2012 at 9:27am
1951 WD #78283, 1918 Case 28x50 Thresher #76738, Case Centennial B 2x16 Plow
Back to Top
Ted J View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 05 Jul 2010
Location: La Crosse, WI
Points: 18943 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ted J Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 9:43am
Now that is a good idea Bill.  Wonder if it will work?
"Allis-Express"
19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17
Back to Top
sparky View Drop Down
Orange Level Access
Orange Level Access
Avatar

Joined: 13 May 2011
Location: So. Indiana
Points: 1784 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote sparky Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 10:31am
I sprayed the inside of my battery box in my CA over 28 years ago with spray bomb undercoating. Let it set up for 2 or 3 days and installed the battery and several batteries since and the box is still in great shape.
It's the color tractor my grandpa had!
Back to Top
Steve in NJ View Drop Down
Orange Level Access
Orange Level Access
Avatar

Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Andover, NJ
Points: 11992 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Steve in NJ Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 4:57pm
I installed just a rubber liner for the floor of the Battery box in my Tractors, and so far, no problems. My B's resto has been done for 11 years now, and the box is still in nice shape. Still using the 6V system...
Steve@B&B
Back to Top
Leon B MO View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level


Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Old Monroe, Mo
Points: 2190 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Leon B MO Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 5:03pm
It seems like I'm always fabricating something,  nothing like making it yourself if you can. You got a nice battery box there.
Leon B MO
Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself".
Back to Top
JayIN View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 18 Dec 2009
Location: SE/IN
Points: 1982 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JayIN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 5:12pm
I built one for my Dad's WD 45 in '73 for a shop class project and it is still going strong. He owned that tractor for 22 years and I have owned it for 23. Man, time flies I guess! I think it helps a lot ifyou dont let it overcharge and boil over .
sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?"
Back to Top
TMiller/NC View Drop Down
Orange Level Access
Orange Level Access


Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Lenoir, NC
Points: 1776 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote TMiller/NC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 5:18pm
Larry(OH),  Steve Jelf who posts on this forum did have some SS battery boxes for sale.
Back to Top
j.w.freck View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 16 Sep 2009
Location: karnack texas
Points: 1153 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote j.w.freck Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 8:12pm
made one out of .060 18/8 stainless for my 45 diesel loks and works real good.have 2 more in the mfg.stage for my other 2 45 diesels...
Back to Top
mark vaughn View Drop Down
Silver Level
Silver Level


Joined: 07 Dec 2011
Points: 63 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mark vaughn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 9:39pm
That is very Beautiful Work BILL . I love it
Back to Top
Unit3 View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 17 Oct 2009
Location: NC Iowa
Points: 5597 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Unit3 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2012 at 10:04pm
Your battery box looks good to me. There is alot of work to what you have there. At 78 years young, dad says the rocks are heavier now, so I built him a rock box out of an old JD skidloader for his 4WD NH. He can lower to the ground and roll in rocks, then raise it up again. Last thing I built was an extra sliding step on the on the rear door on the Gleaner R76. I might not sound like much, but it took a bunch of tries to make it strong, and to still fit in the space, and most of all, work.
Back to Top
Dusty MI View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Location: Charlotte, Mi
Points: 5059 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dusty MI Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2012 at 12:01pm
I added pieces of plastic office chair mats for over carpet. In my battery box, had to make box larger to accommodate for the thick mats.

Dusty 
917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express"
Back to Top
GlenninPA View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Ashley, PA
Points: 5054 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote GlenninPA Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2012 at 1:14pm
That brings up the question.... What to do about today's taller batteries? Seems some prevent the top from fitting snugly, and require something to insulate the terminals from the metal cover?
Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
From listening comes wisdom and from speaking comes repentance.
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
Back to Top
Bill_MN View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Points: 1471 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bill_MN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2012 at 1:30pm
I know Fred Wilke's battery boxes are made slightly taller for modern batteries, and he includes a masonite sheet to line the underside of the cover. I made my box the original size and cut a piece of 1/4" plywood to fit underneath the cover but on top of the edge of the battery box, so the wing nuts clamp down on it. The cover is insulated and there is still about 1/4 inch of space above the battery posts.
1951 WD #78283, 1918 Case 28x50 Thresher #76738, Case Centennial B 2x16 Plow
Back to Top
Larry(OH) View Drop Down
Orange Level
Orange Level
Avatar

Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Shreve Ohio
Points: 1580 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Larry(OH) Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2012 at 4:54pm

I use a piece of a "insulated rubber blanket" that we use at work.  It is tested for 12kv and about 1/4 in thick.  Once they have a cut or hole in it, I can get one and cut it to fit.  They are 36x36


Steve, I bet you can get some from the electrical test lab at your work
'40 WC puller, '65 770 Ollie

*ALLIS EXPRESS contact*

I can explain it to you, BUT I cannot understand it for you!!
Back to Top
Rayhowling View Drop Down
Silver Level
Silver Level
Avatar

Joined: 02 Jan 2010
Location: Ont.
Points: 178 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rayhowling Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2012 at 9:56pm
I have an Allis Chalmers CA 1955 that my Dad bought new and it still has the original battery book and in good shape. We have always brushed the inside of the box with used motor oil. It seems to stop the rust.
Back to Top
Steve in NJ View Drop Down
Orange Level Access
Orange Level Access
Avatar

Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Andover, NJ
Points: 11992 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Steve in NJ Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2012 at 12:05pm
Larry,
Yes! You're correct! I forgot about those. The one's the lineman use are even Orange! How bout' that.....!  Hmmmm.....
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 11.10
Copyright ©2001-2017 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.047 seconds.


Help Support the
Unofficial Allis Forum