batteries ??

TOM R · Post by **TOM R** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:55 am

ok now we got the box all finished and installed, what brand/size batteries will fit in it with a stock hold down? i don't care if they look original as long as they fit the stock tray

k8icu · Post by **k8icu** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:15 pm

The original batteries were the 2HN which are available through a few of the surplus dealers. If you want to pay the big bucks look into a set of Optimas. The military has basically switch over to them. I was at my armory last month and the one unit got issued a bunch of brand new 10kw and larger gensets and there from the factory were optimas. Also they had a FMTV that they were working on and they were putting in a set of opts also. Other than that I know that there is suppose to be a civy replacement for the 2HNs but I don't know the number. I'm sure someone will post up.

KenInGA · Post by **KenInGA** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:53 pm

I've just got 2 standard "heavy-duty" NAPA car batteries, and they fit just fine. Don't slide around or nothing.

TOM R · Post by **TOM R** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:54 am

the 2hn are still available new from our local batt wholesaler at $85 each, dad got 2 cheaper ones that were $90 for the pair that fit good enough think their dekas for an old falcon also used in old propane forklifits?

pfrederi · Post by **pfrederi** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:35 pm

22NF is the same size as the mil spec but the terminals are reversed. They are easy to find. I believe there is a 22SNF that has the correct terminal but they are much harder (read $$$) to find..

peter e mark · Post by **peter e mark** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:42 am

I do love the optima batteries, I am convinced they crank better in cold weather too...

HingsingM37 · Post by **HingsingM37** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:56 am

I purchased Interstate MT51's. This is the higher CCA version of the 22NF.

peter e mark · Post by **peter e mark** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:37 am

Perhaps the additional advantage of your choice is that that they may look more like the originals.....

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