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10-14-2020, 08:59 AM | #1 |
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Battery Group ???
Is it a group 1 battery we use ?
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10-14-2020, 09:14 AM | #2 |
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Re: Battery Group ???
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.
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10-14-2020, 11:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: Battery Group ???
Unless it is 12 Volt, then you need a Group 25
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10-15-2020, 08:27 AM | #4 |
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Re: Battery Group ???
Here's an overview of batteries for the Models "A" & "B".
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10-15-2020, 08:33 AM | #5 |
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Re: Battery Group ???
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).
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10-15-2020, 09:06 AM | #6 |
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10-15-2020, 09:09 AM | #7 |
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10-15-2020, 09:16 AM | #8 |
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Re: Battery Group ???
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.
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10-15-2020, 11:18 AM | #9 |
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My group 1 is a little sloppy in the battery holder, my group 2 is an absolute perfect fit!
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10-18-2020, 05:34 AM | #10 |
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10-18-2020, 12:44 PM | #11 |
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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. |
10-18-2020, 03:21 PM | #12 |
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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 .. |
10-18-2020, 03:34 PM | #13 |
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10-19-2020, 07:36 AM | #14 |
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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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