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[steve k.]

After looking at posts from the last 13 years about batteries for our cars i finally bought one.  

 

I did go to Costco but Costco no longer has Costco batteries. They are Interstate for about $80 and do not have our size.  So i bought a battery from the dealer as many recommended.

 

I asked for 61 21 7 567 181, but that is no longer available and was sold 61 21 2 353 803.  The battery was black, and i was really hoping for a white one List price was $139.99, somehow it only cost me $104.20.  i will have to send my fiancee more ofter for parts.

 

The battery is the correct width for the battery tray, but a bit short.  My guess it will probably need a spacer.  At the moment, the tie down is holding it nicely in place

 

 

 

Here are the photos of it installed

 

 

[John_in_VA]

From the online parts catalogs:

61 21 7 567 181

Battery from Exide (Warranty Only)

50AH 265A

Part 61217567181 was found on the following vehicles:

3' E30   (05/1982 — 01/1993)

3' E36   (11/1991 — 07/1999)

 

The specified part 61 21 2 353 803 was not found.  Must be a newish umber.  

It does show up at some of the online dealer sales sites:

Part Number 61212353803

Part Name EP BATTERY 50AH

MSRP $139.31

[adawil2002]

Good info.

 

Looks like a 26R series which fit the cars well, doesn't get mashed against the master cylinder. I have a Bosch battery in Vern with a modified factory hold down, forget how much is cost for the battery.

[steve k.]

It looks like the following batteries will fit:

 

26R, 42, and 47

 

If anyone have a photo of either of those in the standard factory location, or another battery in that location, please post it.  I'll throw an article together for the future readers.

 

steve k.

[Mike Self]

I've been using 26R batteries for at least ten years--they have more amp hours than Group 42, fit just fine and are available at common places like Wal Mart.  Haven't tried a Group 47.  The price leader for batteries at least in my neck of the woods is Rural King--their 26R batteries are about $20 cheaper than Wal Mart. There a Group 26R is significantly more expensive than an identical Group 26 (same battery with reversed posts). They're the same price at Rural King.  Go figure.

 

mike

[yeewiz]

I've been using Sears DieHard batteries over the years.  This one was purchased April 2012.  It's a 24F or DieHard #33023 and replaced a Diehard #33035 (sorry, don't know the size group) purchased in year 2002 which is no longer available.  This 24F one is rated 700 CCA and is stronger and slightly longer than the prior battery. 

 

Edited March 25, 2016 by yeewiz

[DRedman]

I've got a Mini Cooper white battery in mine and it fits fine.  61 21 7 591 081 pics later

[willys]

I just put in an Interstate  MTP-96R in my 74 Tii

 

 

Product ID: MTP-96R Cranking Amps: 740 Cold Cranking Amps: 590 Voltage: 12 Termination: Common Code A Weight (lbs): 30.3 Length (in): 9.50 Height (in): 6.31 ReserveCapacity-25: 95.00 WET/DRY:

W

 

Jeff

[adawil2002]

Vern is using a Bosch S3514B 26R, I'll take a picture when he returns from the shop.

[PaulTWinterton]

26r with lips on the ends for clamping.  I added a better clamping system in case I ever roll the car.     47 series is too big, IMHO. 

 

 

[jimk]

For the "Hard luck" people going to the MidAmericaFest, there is a battery warehouse north and east of Eureka Springs. Go north from the single lane bridge, turn right at the tee intersection for a few miles. It's on the south side of the road, big sign. My battery crapped the first year there in 2006 while vacationing before the event at Holiday Island and I got one there. It lasted about 7 years.

[Conserv]

On March 25, 2016 at 2:41 PM, PaulTWinterton said:

26r with lips on the ends for clamping.  I added a better clamping system in case I ever roll the car.     47 series is too big, IMHO. 

 

 

 

Group 47 only fits non-tii's, Paul.  And some have found even larger sizes that fit the non-tii's.  But for a tii, 26R is your boy!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[JamesRamsay]

Got the old girl's lid off and everything disconnected in anticipation of hiring a crane and pulling the engine out tomorrow:

 

 

EDIT - Whoops, posted this in the wrong thread!

Edited April 26 by JamesRamsay

[resra]

"anticipation of hiring a crane"

 

Pheeeew, that on this side of the continent my friend is called getting a cherry picker!

We hire Cranes usually to clear up mess left after a bridge collapse. 

[SydneyTii]

Yeah Jack Sparrow was in the wheel house on that one!!!