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Backyard Mechanic
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Any advise on who manufactures the best,longest cranking,longest lasting 6v. battery out there.Does anyone use the new gel type?
I asked 5 guys at the last cruise and got 6 answers---yep,6!! I got the feeling that everyone has their own favorite,but does anyone know which have the best proven track record?
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Oil Can Mechanic
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i have champion battery in my 30 and its now 10yrs old.
i`m thinking about replacing it soon. i do have it on a tender.
if it dies today i cant complain getting 10yrs out of it
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Oil Can Mechanic
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I have had a 6 volt Optima Red Top 880 CCA gell cell battery since July of 2004 and it is still going strong. I don't keep it on a tender. The car is driven every 90 days or so. It has plenty of cranking power.
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Oil Can Mechanic
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Hello jay32249,
Although it is not a standard setup, two batteries wired in parallel to remain 6 volts will give you a longer cranking duration. Sealed batteries require less maintenance. Just a thought.
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ChatMaster - 7,000
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If you have to crank your engine that long it's time for a tune up. I have been using batteries from Tractor Supply and get from 6-7 years on average. Don't know current pricing as the last one I purchased was 5 years ago. Be sure to compare the spec's when deciding.
Steve D
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Oil Can Mechanic
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I have an old Interstate 6 volt that I bought over 7 years ago and it is still in nice condition. My 32 cranks right over. No tender but I keep my garage pretty warm.
Mac
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ChatMaster - 3,000
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Alliance...Is the make that all the shops I know of keep in stock...( 12v though ). I think that's what I have for my 6 volt, too.
1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475
If it's not wearing a Bowtie...It's not properly dressed...!
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ChatMaster - 3,000
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I've used an Interstate in my '27 for a few years and then I transferred it to my '28 a couple of years ago. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Cheers, Dean
Dean 'Rustoholic' Meltz old and ugly is beautiful!
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