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Battery Upgrade?
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Tuned
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Battery Upgrade?
I have gotten around to pulling out the old battery from my '56 F100 and tried getting a new one at Sears. It's a 29NF size and Sears said that they don't make them anymore. I found one on-line at Interstate but wonder if it's worth changing the battery holder to fit the new width of the current batteries. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Before you start doing metal work, I would check with a battery specialty shop. They can prob get you what you need without the hassle (and cost) of a new battery support. Good luck, Jag
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Yeah, what Jag said. Also, compare the sizes and the CCA. The modern batteries can usually provide the same or greater CCA rating than the older package. And the new Optima batteries are very compact.
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Kent
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Kent
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I went with the Optima, can be mounted on it's side or even upside down if you so desired.
Otherwise I'd say get the battery that fits the existing box, not worth the work to change the box for something that will last for at least the next 4 years. By then who knows what we'll be using.
Otherwise I'd say get the battery that fits the existing box, not worth the work to change the box for something that will last for at least the next 4 years. By then who knows what we'll be using.
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They use a gelled electrolite in a fiberglass mat wrapped around the lead. Gas is evolved during the charging cycle, but the case is designed to withstand the extra pressure (hence the shape) which as I understand is less than a can of soda and it's reconverted during the discharge. Hence it's a closed system.
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Tuned
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Thanks for the advice. I found a place in town that can order an Interstate battery and it's only $75 for one which isn't too bad. What is CCA?
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