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Branded

11-26-2019 03:06 PM

1940 Battery

What battery is recommended a Group 1 or Group 2 for a 40 Sedan

Branded

11-26-2019 03:27 PM

Re: 1940 Battery

Never mind , I found my answer.

philipswanson

11-26-2019 03:39 PM

Re: 1940 Battery

You might want to use a 6 volt Optima in a look-a-like Ford Group 2 case.

HDowse

11-26-2019 07:05 PM

Re: 1940 Battery

I also have a 1940 and always thought a Group 1 was the correct battery until I tried a Group 2 and found it was the correct fit. Same in my friend's 1937 pickup.

tubman

11-26-2019 07:24 PM

Re: 1940 Battery

I always had hot start problems with a Group 1 that I never had with a Group 2 (I think it was actually a "2L"). They are quite a bit larger.

The Group 1's are for "lesser" engines such as Chevrolet and Plymouth sixes (and some tractors).:D

Branded

11-26-2019 10:03 PM

Re: 1940 Battery

Picking up a Groupe 2 battery from NAPA tomorrow

rockfla

11-27-2019 07:39 AM

Re: 1940 Battery

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branded (Post 1825707)

Picking up a Groupe 2 battery from NAPA tomorrow

The one we got from our local NAPA had a bad cell, I'd take a hydrometer and check it before you carry it home!!

deuce_roadster

11-27-2019 10:22 AM

Re: 1940 Battery

As with anything anymore "NEW does not equal GOOD"

philipswanson

11-27-2019 10:40 AM

Re: 1940 Battery

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branded (Post 1825707)

Picking up a Groupe 2 battery from NAPA tomorrow

Napa batteries are shaky at best.

Branded

11-27-2019 01:05 PM

Re: 1940 Battery

I’m ok with the NAPA batteries, last one lasted 6 years and they’re less than a $100.

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