24F Battery with Tabs

[redfalken]

Thought I'd dredge up this old thread for an update. The Budget Battery finally pooped out after 4+ years. I decided to look for something a little better but man, these particular batteries are getting hard to find.

Finding a 24F isn't too tough but finding one with the tabs at the bottom is. I probably called around to 10 sources in the Seattle area and stopped by a couple but they all had smooth sides. And I wasn't willing yet to redo the hold down to one that goes over the top of the battery.

So I thought Walmart in Everett might have one, drove up and it was no go. Drove over to Interstate and no tab on theirs either. Then I called up Pacific Power Batteries nearby and it sounded promising. Sure enough! I found a 5-year, sealed with 700 CCA for $128.

Glad to at least be on the road again.

[SmithKid]

Home Depot also carries a 24F w/tabs. I got one there a coupla months ago. Glad yer on the road again.

[Luva65wagon]

I got something at PepBoys that had tabs and fit, but I don't think I ended up with a 24F, which didn't have tabs. 8-something-model comes to mind, but will check soon just to add it to this thread.

[ew1usnr]

I bought a heavy duty size 24F battery for The Wonder Falcon about four years ago. It has worked great, but .....

The heavy-duty 24F battery weighs 42 - 44 lbs with 875 cranking amps (CA).

The standard 22F battery weighs 28 - 31 lbs (14 lbs less) with 560 CA.

Interstate SP-22F.jpg

I think that I will try the lighter weight standard 22F battery next time for a 14 pound weight reduction.

See: http://www.interstatebatteries.com/p...392-2147384906