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Blubird55
11-17-2009, 10:05 AM
I need to replace my battery on my 66 Series 2 are there any specific types or name brands to buy. I would like to match it to the original as much as possible..

jac04
11-17-2009, 01:50 PM
Just researched & bought a new battery myself. I ended up with a NAPA Select 84 and I went with a Group 27. This is the largest battery that will fit in the battery tray, but some say that the original battery was a smaller Group 24.

Nium
11-17-2009, 03:40 PM
Just get the largest battery that will fit into the battery tray and make sure the posts are on the correct side. The more cranking amps the better. I once had a deep cycle marine battery that I thought would never die but alas as with all things. I'm partial to Interstate batteries but not really for any particular reason.

McQ01
11-18-2009, 04:53 PM
I Just put in a red topped Optima, that had been sitting in the garage for the last year and a half. Put it on the trickle charger for a day, and it has run the lights n accessories while I'm trying to sort out my rats nest of wiring.

jrd51ox
11-20-2009, 09:35 AM
I've been interested in the red topped Optima, what size did you go with?

Terrys
11-20-2009, 10:13 AM
Just researched & bought a new battery myself. I ended up with a NAPA Select 84 and I went with a Group 27. This is the largest battery that will fit in the battery tray, but some say that the original battery was a smaller Group 24.
Correct on both counts, but I too would use a group 27, and I also like Interstate

McQ01
11-21-2009, 08:47 AM
Im not sure what size Red Top it is...it came out of my old Jeep CJ5-and before that it was in a buddy's Wrangler.. and that was before letting it sit for a year and a half. 2 days on a trickel charger, and it started my Landie right up.I would go with one with 800CCA...