Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

How many different ones are offered out there? Source and pricing please?

Larry

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

Fleet Farm probably has the best price. A few years ago they were only about $30, but my friend bought one a few weeks ago and it was now $76.

There are only about 3 companies left in the U.S. that still manufacture batteries.

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Thank you, Tom..

Our Blains Farm and Fleet here in Cedar Rapids has one on sale for $39.95 exchange. Their Blain Part Number 040573.

Is this one the same as the one your friend got?

Larry

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Interstate makes this 1-VHD 6-volt battery:

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/p...964-2147384903

I bought one 3 years ago and it's been reliable. But back then it was $78

Mike in Oregon

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

i am a interstate stocking dealer
i have great luck with them

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http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...p?cm_vc=IOPDP1



Specification Description
BCI Group Size: 1
Brand: Exide
Cold Cranking Amps: 625
Cranking Amps: 750
Deep Cycle/Starting: Starting
Product Height: 8-5/8 in.
Product Length: 8-13/16 in.
Product Type: Tractor Batteries
Product Weight: 27 lb.
Product Width: 6-3/4 in.
Reserve Capacity: 160
Terminal Type: SAE
Terminal Voltage: 6 Volt
Warranty: 12-Month Limited
Manufacturer Part Number

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

I prefer AC delco

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

I seem to recall it was made by Exide. That's all I know about it.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

I also use interstate batteries in both my Model A's and both of my tractors. Have had very good results. They seem to last a long time even though you don't use the rig every day. But I think I paid around $100 for the last one.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

interstate is
640 CCA
800 CA

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

I have an Optima 6 volt battery. It has been very reliable for me and the car starts up right away even if it has been sitting for a couple of weeks. However, I have read that some people have experienced problems with Optima recently.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

Ask for a Group 1 battery for 6 volts.

9 1/8 length, 7 1/8 width, 9 3/8 height

6v group 1 batteries are found by the following numbers;

NAPA - BAT 7244
Exide - 7200
Tractor supply - Com 1 HP (part number 0470506) I think.
Autozone - 1-6 volt
Ultrapower #901MF from Deka
interstate part # 1-VHD

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

Great responses! Thank you!

Does anyone know the length; width and height of the original Model A Ford batteries?

Larry

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Johnson controls makes a good one. Available in the Nw thru les shaub tires.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

Original Ford Battery Dimensions (at bottom):
Width: 7 1/8" to 7 1/4"
Length: 8 7/8" to 9"
Source: Restorer Mar/Apr 1992 Volume 36-6 page 13.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

I have one from NAPA its about 4 years old and still holding charge well.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

In my opinion the 6volt battery at TSC is the best value. Bought one yesterday for $65.55 out the door, how can you go wrong? Wayne

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

Why should most of the Tractor Supply battery reviews be negative? As Tom said there are only a few manufacturers making batteries so which one makes the Tractor Supply battery? I find it hard to believe only their battery would be bad.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

I have a Tractor Supply 6 volt in my Farmall cub tractor 4 years, works great! Also have one in a 1941 Allis chalmers B it has been in it for 3 years still ok. I keep them in the basement during the winter on a battery tender. Don in Indiana. Larry we have Blains farm and Fleet in Watseka Il.

Re: Group 1 batteries - 6 volt for the Model A
 

I've had real good luck with 6 volt batteries. In fact each one had far outlasted my 12 volt batteries. The one in my Model A came from a recycling yard more than 10 years ago and is doing fine. The Fleet Farm battery in my 1950 Studebaker was given to me as a core battery and is also more than 10 years old and doing fine.