We’ve gathered a few of our favorite batteries to get you started, so let’s get rolling. In case you're wondering, yes, your vehicle almost assuredly has a standard 12-volt battery, even it's a hybrid or electric model. If you're still not sure, we'd suggest you check your owner's manual. Most manufacturers have charts to help you find the right battery for your car, truck or SUV, including recommended brands like Optima. That means more than just the external dimensions - batteries get all kinds of ratings for power output, and larger engines and vehicles will need larger batteries. It’s essential to buy a battery designed for your climate, type of vehicle, and power accessories to make sure you can start your car whenever needed.īefore you buy just any old car battery, you'll need to know exactly what size battery your vehicle is designed for. Pricing and availability are subject to change.īuying new car batteries is about as exciting as watching paint dry, but choosing the right (or wrong) product can significantly affect how your car starts and drives. Contact your discussion moderator for more information.Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Posting is currently disabled in this topic. I have an original Ford nos wood battery case, and an original Ford hard rubber battery case, that both fit in my battery box. I had to make a couple of brackets to support the lid on top of the modern battery, but that wasn't too difficult. I use an original Ford top, and ground strap and a sleeve on the positive cable. I finally got a local sheet metal guy to make them EXACTLY like the original, and now I'm happy. If you are going to reproduce a part, do it right. I bought a reproduction battery box once, and promptly discarded it, because an original Ford battery would not fit! This is why I dislike reproductions so much. The 5150-B battery box frame assembly is original to my car. I only have a grommet on the positive cable but I do have a short negative cable instead of a strap and I also have a reproduction box 5158 and top 5159, which is very nice. You must have a repro battery box, because the originals won't work without a little help! For the positive cable, they used a sleeve, but I guess you could call it a grommet. Did Ford have a part number for one? I personally don't think they used one since the whole battery box is grounded anyway.
I'm not aware of a grommet for the ground strap. Just go down to the store and buy a battery!īy Kirk Peterson Absaroka County on Tuesday, Ma05:44 pm: TSC has them and they are usually sold out and just getting them in.īy Norman T. The Sam's club here in town has a pallet load from time to time. Group 1 6 Volt is the size for Model T's and LOTS of old cars and Ford tractors from the 20's-60's and more. (Message edited by steve_jelf_parkerfield_ks on March 31, 2015)īy Dave Wells, Hamilton Ontario on Tuesday, Ma01:01 pm: I couldn't find six volt batteries on the feckless Auto Zone and Napa websites. Kling on Tuesday, Ma11:25 am:īy Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Tuesday, Ma11:42 am: Steve's right and they usually have a couple of different sizes too.īy Norman T. Jim Patrickīy Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Tuesday, Ma01:10 am:įarm supply stores often have the six volt batteries at a lower price than the auto parts outfits.īy Martin Vowell, Sylmar, CA on Tuesday, Ma03:54 am: There are grommets on the positive and negative cables leading into the box to keep the steel of the battery box and cover from cutting the cables. The battery box setup I have on my '26 coupe, with access through the trunk, consists of the following part numbers: (1) 5150-B frame with a 1/2" thick wooden spacer shelf across the bottom strap (2) 5152-B hold down clamps (1) 5158 steel battery box and (1) 5159 battery box cover. In case you are interested, the part number of the battery is 960195. AutoZone has the perfect sized (height, width and length) battery to fit in the battery box with the positive and negative posts in the correct place. Today, I went to AutoZone and got a new 6 Volt "Duralast" battery to replace the AutoZone battery that has lasted for 4 1/2 years (I put it in in the winter of 2010) and finally gave out. Model T Ford Forum: Correct battery for the Model T's battery box Correct battery for the Model T's battery boxĬorrect battery for the Model T's battery box
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