battery question

[james hitchcock]

I saw a while back that some of the guys just ran to Wal-mart or Kragen for their 6 volt battery. I can't find the old post that stated what category to ask for. Mine has no battery to go off of.
James.

 

[Tom Endy]

The 6 volt battery for a Model A Ford is generally referred to as a "6 volt, group one battery". You can also get one at Sears.

Tom Endy

 

[james hitchcock]

Thank you. I new I'd get a quick response.
James.

 

[Ray64]

I just got mine from Tractor Supply for i believe around $48.oo plus tradein. RAY

 

[1931 flamingo]

I just paid a little more at NAPA.
Paul in CT

 

[billwill]

I just paid a little more at NAPA.
Paul in CT

Was it filled when you got it.

 

[MikeK]

You want a "Group One" 6 volt. That specifies the size. It is a little smaller than Henry's original and may need a few wood shims in the original battery box. The only way to get the exact original size is to buy a $300 repro battery. Even then it will loose points if you are in fine point judging. Most guys who just drive 'em get the $50 group one.

 

[1931 flamingo]

billwill: sorry not answering sooner, two car shows y/day and other things. Yes, it came filled w/acid. Didn/t look like it had been on shelf long either. Thought about tractor supply, but they about 25 miles away, time, gas etc. and Napa about 7 blocks away and there dist center about 8 mi.
Paul in CT