Battery Size
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Battery Size
My '66 F250 4X4 had a group 24 battery in it when I got it. I now replaced it with a group 27. It still looks like a bigger battery will fit. Are they supposed to have a bigger battery than a 27?
Also, my battery is currently held in with a rubber strap. Is the band for around the top and the bolts still available?
Also, my battery is currently held in with a rubber strap. Is the band for around the top and the bolts still available?
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Living where it's cold, I've always put the biggest battery that will nicely fit into the battery box on everything I own. Even those that I don't drive through the winter months. Just my opinion though.
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That why I upgraded to a group 27. I have never seen a ford that takes a bigger one. I don't want to buy a bigger one and have it not fit.
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R-27-F or R-27-FA were the largest batteries available thru 1979 F100/350's. Both are the same dimensions, the FA has more cranking amps.
C5AZ-10718-A = Original 1965/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD (1965/69 LTD, 1967/69 F100/350 & 1967/69 Mustang/Cougar and etc) battery hold down bracket was metal with a rubberized coating.
Battery acid ate thru the coating and/or it flaked off, rust began. In 1970, Ford replaced C5AZ-10718-A with a plastic hold down bracket (D0DZ-10718-A) for use as a service part replacement.
D0DZ-10718-A was also installed in: 1970/72 LTD/Thunderbird/F100/350 / 1970/77 Maverick/Comet/Bronco / 1973 LTD, some 1974 LTD's.
C5AZ-10718-A = Original 1965/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD (1965/69 LTD, 1967/69 F100/350 & 1967/69 Mustang/Cougar and etc) battery hold down bracket was metal with a rubberized coating.
Battery acid ate thru the coating and/or it flaked off, rust began. In 1970, Ford replaced C5AZ-10718-A with a plastic hold down bracket (D0DZ-10718-A) for use as a service part replacement.
D0DZ-10718-A was also installed in: 1970/72 LTD/Thunderbird/F100/350 / 1970/77 Maverick/Comet/Bronco / 1973 LTD, some 1974 LTD's.
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Are the hold downs still available? (Probably not)
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C5TZ-10718-D for Group 45 & 55 batteries / C1TZ-10718-A for the 70 amp battery.
I have no pic of these, so I don't know how they were installed. I have a feeling they're rectangular, fit around the top edge of the battery.
There are 21 of C1TZ-10718-A available NOS / I'll list some of the sources if interested
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Hold downs are available at many mustang parts dealers run around $10 or so. Googe 1967 mustang battery hold downs for a list of some.
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The OP has a 1966 F250 4WD, the battery hold down is not the same! See post #7.
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1965 F100/250 4WD / 1966 F250 4WD used different battery hold downs than 2WD's.
C5TZ-10718-D for Group 45 & 55 batteries / C1TZ-10718-A for the 70 amp battery.
I have no pic of these, so I don't know how they were installed. I have a feeling they're rectangular, fit around the top edge of the battery.
There are 21 of C1TZ-10718-A available NOS / I'll list some of the sources if interested
C5TZ-10718-D for Group 45 & 55 batteries / C1TZ-10718-A for the 70 amp battery.
I have no pic of these, so I don't know how they were installed. I have a feeling they're rectangular, fit around the top edge of the battery.
There are 21 of C1TZ-10718-A available NOS / I'll list some of the sources if interested
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C1TZ-10718-A .. Battery Hold Down Bracket / Obsolete
VAN CLEVE FORD in Morton WA has ONE = 360-496-5999.
GRIESEL MOTOR CO. in Okarche OK has ONE = 405-263-7242.
HAVEN FORD in Haven KS has ONE = 620-465-2252.
WILBUR FORD SALES in West Union IA has ONE = 563-422-3881.
MATLOCK FORD in Franklin IN has ONE = 800-987-3673.
MANDERBACH FORD in Temple PA has ONE = 610-929-3659.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has TWO = 800-816-2894.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has TWO = 888-727-0418.
SHARP MOTOR CO. in Pulaski TN has THREE = 931-363-2533.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has SIX = 800-543-4959.
VAN CLEVE FORD in Morton WA has ONE = 360-496-5999.
GRIESEL MOTOR CO. in Okarche OK has ONE = 405-263-7242.
HAVEN FORD in Haven KS has ONE = 620-465-2252.
WILBUR FORD SALES in West Union IA has ONE = 563-422-3881.
MATLOCK FORD in Franklin IN has ONE = 800-987-3673.
MANDERBACH FORD in Temple PA has ONE = 610-929-3659.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has TWO = 800-816-2894.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has TWO = 888-727-0418.
SHARP MOTOR CO. in Pulaski TN has THREE = 931-363-2533.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has SIX = 800-543-4959.
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C1TZ-10718-A .. Battery Hold Down Bracket / Obsolete
VAN CLEVE FORD in Morton WA has ONE = 360-496-5999.
GRIESEL MOTOR CO. in Okarche OK has ONE = 405-263-7242.
HAVEN FORD in Haven KS has ONE = 620-465-2252.
WILBUR FORD SALES in West Union IA has ONE = 563-422-3881.
MATLOCK FORD in Franklin IN has ONE = 800-987-3673.
MANDERBACH FORD in Temple PA has ONE = 610-929-3659.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has TWO = 800-816-2894.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has TWO = 888-727-0418.
SHARP MOTOR CO. in Pulaski TN has THREE = 931-363-2533.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has SIX = 800-543-4959.
VAN CLEVE FORD in Morton WA has ONE = 360-496-5999.
GRIESEL MOTOR CO. in Okarche OK has ONE = 405-263-7242.
HAVEN FORD in Haven KS has ONE = 620-465-2252.
WILBUR FORD SALES in West Union IA has ONE = 563-422-3881.
MATLOCK FORD in Franklin IN has ONE = 800-987-3673.
MANDERBACH FORD in Temple PA has ONE = 610-929-3659.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has TWO = 800-816-2894.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has TWO = 888-727-0418.
SHARP MOTOR CO. in Pulaski TN has THREE = 931-363-2533.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has SIX = 800-543-4959.
Thanks Bill Happy New Year. Ill make some calls.
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