<VV> vented battery fit & humor

[Frank DuVal]

So why do most people buy a group 51 to install in their early models 
and FC's? Oh, because it fits! Without modifying the car. And costs less 
than a group 53 and lasts longer. Modern technology and all.

Just try shoehorning a 24 or 22 into an early model. Get the tin snips! 
Have seen this done on FCs.

It is the fact that the 51 is narrower than a 22 or 24 that makes me 
beleive the battery hold down on a late model will not fit the 51 
battery. The screw presses a wedge onto the side of the battery to hold 
it in place. This requires the battery to fit tight against the other 
side of the holder.

Frank DuVal


Bill Hubbell wrote:

>Frank, the Group 51 is actually closer in size to a Group 24 (Late Model) 
>than to a group 53 (Early Model)  The Group 51 is actually a bit shorter, 
>narrower, and not quite as tall as the 24.
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