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harleycontracter

10-14-2020 08:59 AM

Battery Group ???

Is it a group 1 battery we use ?

McMimmcs

10-14-2020 09:14 AM

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Yes it is group 1 that the vast majority Of Model A folk use. Group 2 is actually a better fit but difficult to find.

CarlG

10-14-2020 11:37 AM

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Unless it is 12 Volt, then you need a Group 25

Bob Bidonde

10-15-2020 08:27 AM

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Here's an overview of batteries for the Models "A" & "B".

ahirt

10-15-2020 08:33 AM

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I tried a Group 2 ( same size as a Group 1 except slightly longer and it is higher capacity). It would not fit in the battery holder. IThe Group 1 drops right in like it was made for it (which it was).

McMimmcs

10-15-2020 09:06 AM

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group 2 is an exact fit fir the original battery holder.

McMimmcs

10-15-2020 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ahirt (Post 1941788)

By the way where did you find the group 2 battery?

ryanheacox

10-15-2020 09:16 AM

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From Bob's chart the original battery was 9-3/8" long, the group 2 dimension is 10-3/8. Sounds like it would be too long to me. FWIW, O'reilly's lists them for sale on their website.

McMimmcs

10-15-2020 11:18 AM

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My group 1 is a little sloppy in the battery holder, my group 2 is an absolute perfect fit!

PalAl

10-18-2020 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs (Post 1941802)

By the way where did you find the group 2 battery?

Farm And Fleet has them

https://www.farmandfleet.com/product...l-battery.html

30 Closed Cab PU

10-18-2020 12:44 PM

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Always have had good luck with F and F batteries, keep them charged and check level once in a while. Last one I replaced had lasted 5 years.

One issue is F and F is a Regional Farm Supply Store in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Michigan., batteries typically are not shipped so may not available everywhere.

Purdy Swoft

10-18-2020 03:21 PM

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[QUOTE=CarlG;1941546]Unless it is 12 Volt, then you need a Group 25[/QUOTE

]Thanks Carl , That is good to know!!! I run twelve volt and have Been measuring batteries on the shelf at wall mart for a decent fit before purchase . Now I will know what to ask for at the parts store . If asked what kind of car the battery will be for I won't have to say model A Ford ..

Purdy Swoft

10-18-2020 03:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG (Post 1941546)

Unless it is 12 Volt, then you need a Group 25

Thanks Carl , Now I shouldn't need to measure for fit .

30 Closed Cab PU

10-19-2020 07:36 AM

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Interesting discussion. As long as the battery fits in the battery tray and is securely fastened down are there any advantages of either a group 1 or a group 2?

I've always used the group 1. My A always starts 2 or 3rd compression, but I do not drive in Winter.

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