Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A

[mike657894]

last 6v i bought was interstate. cost $150 that was in 12/11 it is junk now. that tractor supply sounds like a steel. i gave up on 6v because i wasn't paying 150 again .

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

When I had my shop, I was an Interstate Dealer & RARELY EVER had to warranty a battery.
Bill W.

[jrelliott]

One thing about most of the 6V batteries sold is that they have removable tops which can be removed to check the fluid level and replace the water as it evaporates or is boiled off from over charging. Checking the fluid level regularly and having a charging system that does not overcharge will make the batteries last a long time. A lot of batteries fail for lack of fluid in them especially here in the desert. 12V batteries that cannot have the tops of the cells removed to replace the water do not last very long in the desert.

[billwill]

Batteries made in China are a year or more old when you buy them Interstate is one of them.

[JD 1931]

Got mine at Sam's club, group 1, 6 volt....

[Mitch//pa]

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Originally Posted by mike657894

last 6v i bought was interstate. cost $150 that was in 12/11 it is junk now. that tractor supply sounds like a steel. i gave up on 6v because i wasn't paying 150 again .

sounds like you were ripped off

[mshmodela]

Originally Posted by billwill

Batteries made in China are a year or more old when you buy them Interstate is one of them.

So the 1 year old Interstate 1 VHD I got in 2014 is what 2 years old... and frankly sucks... A least it was only $97... It will not fully charge and seems to hold one for about 1 week if I'm lucky... I suppose I should look at an optima...

[29er]

Originally Posted by billwill

Batteries made in China are a year or more old when you buy them Interstate is one of them.

The age of the battery you buy is indicated by a code that is found on the label of the battery itself. Here's how to decipher the code:


How Can I Tell My Batteries Age?

The age of a car battery is always stamped on a label which is normally located on the side of the battery. This label indicates when the battery was shipped from the manufacturer. Important battery information starts with 2 characters:

Letter - indicates which month the car battery was manufactured in (Example: A is January, B is February, C is March, etc)

Digit - indicates the year in which the battery was manufactured (Example: 9 for 1999, 0 for 2000, 1 for 2001, etc)

For example an automotive battery date code that starts with "B1" would be February, 2001.

[leo]

I'm still very puzzled by all the negative battery feedback. I sounds like 75% of Model A owners have bad batteries and the other 25% are A-OK. I've got an 6 year old NAPA battery that still takes a charge and now I'm afraid to replace it. I've been using a Battery Tender to charge it about every 2 months, don't leave it on all the time. Since I don't really have a clue as to the condition of the battery I would appreciate a little input on how to determine the real condition of a battery.

[Mitch//pa]

the 1-VHD cost me 64.95 cant beat that
if anyone needs one come get it

[leo]

I see some of the owners say the battery will not charge? What would cause a battery not to be chargeable?

[Mitch//pa]

i have found that most problems are caused by the model A owners themselves from overcharging and cooking the electrolyte out of the battery. once the top of the plates are exposed to air the battery at that point has taken a beating. on the other end of the spectrum an under charged battery will go dead.
the EVR is a good improvement to install
i use Tom's set up...

[jrelliott]

From the comments, a lot of people are having trouble with batteries. I am like Tom in MN in that batteries seem to last for quite a while for me. You must check the fluid levels regularly and top off if low with distilled water(NO TAP WATER). You can check the charge by getting a hydrometer that is used to check the specific gravity of the charge in each cell. Have not looked for one in years and do not know if they are still available in parts stores. Put in a double plastic bag after using as Sulphuric Acid will eat just about anything. With regular maintenance 6V batteries that have removable tops should last beyond the warranty. If you do have a weak battery in an emergency can put an aspirin in each low cell and will bring it back for a while.

[v bogart]

I use nothing but DEKA http://www.dekabatteries.com/ made in PA. excellent service.

[mshmodela]

Originally Posted by v bogart

I use nothing but DEKA http://www.dekabatteries.com/ made in PA. excellent service.

http://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com...Flyer-0010.pdf


Looks like they make a 6V group 1

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by mshmodela

http://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com...Flyer-0010.pdf


Looks like they make a 6V group 1

Thanks Mike, that's the company I was trying to think of that made the battery in my Model A. Working fine and I bought it from a recycling yard more than 10 years ago.

[Henry's Lady's Man]

Thanks, Mike.
I believe I have the same battery as the DEKA, with a different label: "AUTOCRAFT Farm & Truck" with exact same CCA and CA specs and same dimensions as their group 1 6V.
I've got no idea how old it is, as it came with the car 18 months ago and works just fine! -Chuck

[Mike V. Florida]

From what I can find, 6v group 1 batteries are found by the following numbers;

NAPA - BAT 7244
Exide - 7200
Tractor supply - Com 1 HP (part number 0470506) I think.
Autozone - 1-6 volt
Ultrapower #901MF from Deka
interstate part # 1-VHD
Duracell Commercial 1 Sams club

[Dollar Bill]

I've had very good longevity from Deka batteries. They are carried locally by Oreilly Auto Parts

[leo]

Deka may make a great battery but if you go to their site looking for a local dealer and the 901MF battery or any 6 volt battery you get forwarded to the Federal Battery site. There you find out that there are no distributors within 1000 km(?) of New Jersey where I happen to be (hey, no snickering out there).