Gary,
As the original owner of a 67.5 SRL, I can tell you that it came from the
factory with a group 24C not 53. But of course with Nissan back then you
never can tell. if they were doing mix and match.
Jerry Krakauer
SRL311 00099
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary and Cindy Ault" <aultgc@att.net>
To: "Michael Knorr" <mhknorr@msn.com>; "Datsun Roadster Listserver"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 12:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
> Mike,
>
> I used Group 53 (original) batteries in my '66 for a while. (The old
> Group 53s give better clearance between the side of the battery and the
> stuff on the side of the engine, but a battery is not too hard to pull
> since you should disconnect it before doing much fiddling with the engine
> anway.) I switched to Group 24's a long time ago, however. At the time,
> Group 24 was about the smallest reasonable alternative -- good cold
> cranking power and good total amp-hour rating. Now there are many smaller
> battereis which will perform as well.
>
> Regardless of the size battery you purchase, you want the positive
> terminal towards the rear of the car and closest to the engine. I don't
> think you will have any trouble with terminal match-up in the US as long
> as you stay with automotive or marine batteries which have top posts --
> none of the side terminal types. Get a matching tray and hold-down (there
> are universal types) and your in business. Some people swear by the newer
> batteries which look like a six pack of Fosters. They were first
> introduced for marine use, as I recall. IMHO, if you're in a warm
> climate, and take care of the battery, you shouldn't need someting that
> expensive, though.
>
> I also have a '67-1/2 2000 which originally had a Group 53. The PO put
> some smaller battery into it, and I am not sure of the group number.
>
> Datsunparts sells Group 24 trays and hold-downs if you want something
> tailored for the roadster.
>
> Gary
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