My new project. And introduction.

[AZMerc39]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Well, my built 59L engine used Mobil 1 10-40, driven all over these lower 48, never a problem. “ Your mileage may differ. “
I used an Optima 6v inside a Ford 2LF. Your battery would have originally been Ford 2HF. (IDK the modern designation)

Thank you very much

[slowforty]

if you are looking for a 6 volt Optima Battery Try Amazon as they give you a discount on you purchase if you get their credit card

[tubman]

A lot of good answers, but I'm surprised at how many missed the battery voltage (and he told us twice!) For 12 volt batteries these days, I prowl the auto and big box store ads for the best deal (price and warranty).

I knew a guy years ago who bought a J.C. Penney battery with a "lifetime warranty". He must have gotten 7 or 8 new batteries before they went bankrupt (probably his fault).

[Ray in La Mesa]

I also bought a JC Penny lifetime battery for my '70 VW van (original owner). I'm on my 7 or 8 one now too. You can still get them on the warranty at Firestone if you have all your paperwork as they bought the contract. Last one I got was in 2023!

[AZMerc39]

Originally Posted by slowforty

if you are looking for a 6 volt Optima Battery Try Amazon as they give you a discount on you purchase if you get their credit card

I didnt think to look on Amazon.

Originally Posted by tubman

A lot of good answers, but I'm surprised at how many missed the battery voltage (and he told us twice!) For 12 volt batteries these days, I prowl the auto and big box store ads for the best deal (price and warranty).

I knew a guy years ago who bought a J.C. Penney battery with a "lifetime warranty". He must have gotten 7 or 8 new batteries before they went bankrupt (probably his fault).

Missing things happens. Looks like $109 is the cheapest I can find for a group 25 battery. After doing more digging, Group 25, and 35 appears to be the correct size, but 25 has the terminals the way i need them. Good enough to get it running. Ill have to fill up a fuel can to get some fresh gas to it.

Looks like I'm about 10 years too late for the JC Penny battery.

Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

I also bought a JC Penny lifetime battery for my '70 VW van (original owner). I'm on my 7 or 8 one now too. You can still get them on the warranty at Firestone if you have all your paperwork as they bought the contract. Last one I got was in 2023!

Lucky. haha