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Old 02-04-2011, 02:31 PM   #10
FL71C10
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Re: Which new battery to put in truck

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Originally Posted by Transformula View Post
Group 24 or 24-F fit well, with top post, 650 or so cranking amps. The difference with 24 and 24-F are the terminals are reversed. Positive and negative are swapped. Whatever you like better for your wiring. (F stands for Ford, by the way, of course they are backwards!) I run a 24-F. Personally I don't like side terminals because there is one more for a POSSIBILITY (Not definately!) of a leak developing. Plus, the small screws can strip if you're not careful.
I was think of using a side terminal one because you seem to get a more positive connection. I don't remember ever seeing corroded side terminals. I didn't know they were more prone to leaks.
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