<VV> LM batterry replacement

[Dennis PLEAU]

Remember a 24F battery is a Mustang part.  The F stands for Ford.
 
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> From: nicolcs at aol.com> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org; steven at sashimi.org> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:17:55 -0700> Subject: Re: <VV> LM batterry replacement> > > Steve said:> <snip>I checked out the 24F at Wal*Mart the other day. 24F has the battery> posts on the right ends, but it's a huge battery. Really seems like> overkill.> They listed a 26R as an alternative but didn't have any in stock. I'll> have to stop by Advance Auto next. Steve <unsnip>> > Craig replies:> Why not go for "overkill" for an extra $5? The original batteries for> early-late models were 26F and the larger 24. The original HD (24) battery> didn't have the "reversed" ("F")terminals and thus required longer cables -> that's why Clarks lists different cables for LM with HD battery. The common> field upgrade that works in all cases (original 26F or optional 24) is the> "never installed at the factory" 24F, which has the reversed terminals. > > Why opt for a 24? Corvairs don't always start easily (hot restart, vapor> lock, long winter naps) and you can use all of a group 24 getting it> restarted. Well worth the extra few bucks, imho.> Craig> 
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