electrical and ignition Replacing battery

[Conserv]

 

 

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• World’s largest manufacturer of lead acid automotive batteries for virtually every type of passenger car, light truck and utility vehicle.
• More than 50 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

• Lead acid batteries sold under private label brands as well as our own VARTA^®, Heliar^®, LTH^® and OPTIMA^® brand names. Major OEMs and aftermarket retailers include Daimler, General Motors, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, SAIC, Bosch, Walmart, Halfords, Interstate Battery System of America, Advance Auto Parts, and AutoZone.

Enlightening certainly, Esty!

My '70 and my '76 came with Berga batteries but my impression is that VARTA may have been the more common factory battery -- or maybe it was the more common OEM replacement battery.

Regards,

Steve

[jgerock]

One of my customers is East Penn Manufacturing in Lyon Station, PA.  They make the Deka brand batteries along with private labeling them for other places.   Everything is done on their large property - they are a family owned business. You can spot their tractor trailers on the interstate (no pun intended).

[xferboy]

I had a co-worker that used to work at a transportation that warehoused batteries for smaller repair places.

 

When someone would order the battery, they would sticker it and send it out.  Economy, Premium, the only difference was the sticker that went on them (and the warranty that accompanied that sticker)   And of course the price

[jgerock]

Pic of my 26R Interstate

[Mike Self]

26R is indeed the size to go with--I used to use a GP 42 (air cooled Beetle size) but the 26R has more CCA amps. Also bought Walmart batteries until they increased 50% in price in a year--they also charge 1/3 more for a 26R than for a 26 (same battery with the posts reversed).

 

If you have a Harvest King (like Tractor Supply) in your area, their batteries are less expensive than Wal-Mart, they charge the same for 26 and 26R and put 'em on sale every so often...

 

cheers

mike

Edited November 22, 2014 by mike

[Jppatriot66]

I had to remove the 4 bolts holding on the radiator and pushed it aside to make enough room to pull the group size 47 that was in there. You're right...it was not that hard once I figured it out. Although the Sears Automotive salesman was trying annoyingly hard to sell me another 47, I purchased a 26R for nearly half the price (and half the warranty). I'll have it in after I clean up the area a little while I'm in there.

 

Thanks again...great info as usual.

 

JP

[PaulTWinterton]

Forgive me for I have sinned. The clamping system on the early tiis were minimal at best. Even with a26R and lips on the ends (not always available on all 26R) the battery can flop around.

I am a serious purist, but I couldn't resist customizing my battery hold down system. Safety first. I bought an aftermarket hold down kit and cannabalized it to work with the tray and the 26R.

I drilled two holes in the tray to accept the hold down rods. My battery DOES NOT MOVE.

[dlmrun2002]

One of my customers is East Penn Manufacturing in Lyon Station, PA.  They make the Deka brand batteries along with private labeling them for other places.   Everything is done on their large property - they are a family owned business. You can spot their tractor trailers on the interstate (no pun intended).

AKA  Deka. Good  batts. Also branded a Sears, Carquest... et cetera.

dlm  ny country

[Jppatriot66]

Everything went in great with the 26R. The engine started right up with no issues. Unfortunately, I'm getting no sound from my radio now although the radio does seem to be on. I have a modern Blaupunkt Toronto 420 BT. I guess it's time to look for fuses.

 

JP

[M3M3]

Forgive me for I have sinned. The clamping system on the early tiis were minimal at best. Even with a26R and lips on the ends (not always available on all 26R) the battery can flop around.

I am a serious purist, but I couldn't resist customizing my battery hold down system. Safety first. I bought an aftermarket hold down kit and cannabalized it to work with the tray and the 26R.

I drilled two holes in the tray to accept the hold down rods. My battery DOES NOT MOVE.

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well done!  you have the right priorities!

[M3M3]

Everything went in great with the 26R. The engine started right up with no issues. Unfortunately, I'm getting no sound from my radio now although the radio does seem to be on. I have a modern Blaupunkt Toronto 420 BT. I guess it's time to look for fuses.

 

JP

good to hear!  yes, check fuses.   also check to see if there was a power line that went direct to the battery that may have become disconnected in the battery swap process.  most modern radios have two power leads, one to battery (with big fuse as this is main feed) and one to an ignition switched source.

[Jppatriot66]

Job complete. Two blown fuses in my amp. Replaced and all in perfect harmonious order. I probably should have ensured the amp and radio was off before messing with battery. Thank you again fro all the comments and advice.

 

JP