Is there a source for the 26r tii battery with the correct hold down tabs?

[Redtail]

 I've searched the archives and wasn't able to turn up a source for the group 26r battery with the hold down tabs on the end. It's no problem for me to find a 26r battery locally but none have the tabs in the right spot. 

 

I can order a Bosch but heard rumors those are not correct anymore either? 

 

Any advice much appreciated. 

[PaulTWinterton]

I found one at a local Canadian Tire store 5 years ago.  $100.  It was a great deal but I don't think they have them anymore either.  I remember I couldn't find anything on-line, but this store had them on the shelf.

 

It might be worth going to an actual battery shop and ask the question.  It's possible there are no-name brands that have the fore and aft tabs.

 

I'm starting to not care.  I put a DIY safety strap on my battery and only use the end clamp for show.

[Conserv]

Exide Classic, Part # 26RC

 

I've removed the battery-top stickers.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

Edited September 26, 2017 by Conserv

[Redtail]

Thanks for the info Steve, I'll try to locate a local Exide dealer. 

[Glen Karr]

Steve,

When did they move the hold down from the air cleaner side of the battery to the fan side of the battery? Must have been 74, which my Tii is.

 

Best,

Glen

[OriginalOwner]

My '74tii battery hold-down thingie is "right next to" the KF pump, on the long side of the battery, halfway between the POS and NEG battery terminals.

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

[Redtail]

My '73 has it next to the air cleaner so it must have been when they made the big 73-74 changes. The closest Exide dealer I've found is an hour north of me, which I can do, but if anyone knows another option or a mail order possibility I'm all ears.

[Conserv]

I Googled "Exide Classic 26RC" and got lots of hits:  "remanufactured" 26RC's are about $100, an Amazon vendor has 12 new ones in stock, but they are $200 -- free shipping for Amazon Prime!

 

Not cheap, but they're out there!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[Conserv]

9 hours ago, Glen Karr said:

Steve,

When did they move the hold down from the air cleaner side of the battery to the fan side of the battery? Must have been 74, which my Tii is.

 

Best,

Glen

 

Yes, Glen!

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

[MikeD]

Did you try Pep Boys?  I found a Bosh there.