Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: AC Delco battery

Author: Greg Bender

Date: Jan 14, 2005, 4:50 AM

Post ID: 1718209332



Hi Charlie,

I was giving that Group 51 an eye, too. Until, like you, I noticed the
height. In addition to the semi-circles to clear that posts, I put
little pieces of left over rubber inner tube between the battery and the
post. Probably everybody already know about this trick, but thought I'd
mention it anyway.

Charlie Mullendore wrote:
 
Hi Greg,
I searched '79 Jeep CJ7 w/6cyl. on the AC Delco website last night and
one of the battery choices was the 55-6yr. Went up to the AC Delco
dealer today and scoped other sizes - the Grp. 51 actually fit the
battery frame better but is just too tall. Bought the 55-6yr. for $53.26

(with my business discount) and trimmed the top as you outlined this
evening. With have to grind a semi-circle from the o.e. top frame to
make sure there is adequate clearance with the posts (thanks to Mark E.
for the heads-up on that), but otherwise it's the bees knees. Don't
think I'll have to worry ever again about having enough cranking power!
Cheers,

Charlie
http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/

Greg Bender wrote:
 
Hi Charlie,

I did a little research about the AC Delco battery myself, too. It will
fit the following models (and others, too):

1993 - 1995 Kia Sephia
1987 - 1990 Jeep Wrangler
1978 - 1980 Ford Thunderbird

For future reference, I've added this data to my web page:

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/loopframe.htm#Batteries
model of



Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender

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