No cell battery

[Tom in SW VA]

Question:
The battery in my 37 Ford is a show battery with Ford logo.
It doesn’t have cells, but an electronic apparatus.

It is constantly running down. I recharge it with a 6 volt charger, but it reads
8 plus volts.

Question: Has anyone seen a battery like this? Do you have to have a special charger for it?

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Frank Miller]

You may have an Optima in an original case. Why is it running down? If it is disconnected and running down you may need a new one. If it is connected and running down it may be time for a new battery.

 

[Crankster]

If it is installed in the car and running down then it sounds a little like a "phantom" or parasitic load. A defective alternator would be one area to explore. We're making further assumptions. Until we know what you have we can only guess. A generator charging system? A stuck cutout relay works well to cause trouble.

 

[corvette8n]

Post some pictures of your battery, I mounted a cutoff switch under my dash.

 

[Anteek29]

I don't understand how it can be 8 volts...unless there is an 8 volt battery in there?