Batteries that fit

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Postby faux40 » Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:24 pm

Howdy All,

It looks like the battery from an old Honda is 1) too old and 2) too small for the ol' Patrol -- What size battery goes in the Patrol (under seat)? I'd like to maximize the battery space. Also, side post or top post?

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Postby RiverPatrol » Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:48 pm

Definitely top post. I don't recall the measurements offhand, but I think one was 8". 800 cranking amps is what I usually get.
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Postby zed » Sun May 24, 2015 10:11 am

Time to revisit this topic again.
In July 2012, I installed a Group 24 battery in the under-seat compartment.

Installation required positioning the battery on its side to pass thru the opening. This battery, like may others on the market has a built in placement strap to facilitate carrying. The battery has loops on the length end to accept the strap. These loops increase the overall length of the battery, making it too long to pass thru the precut hole under the seat. (Without the strap, it would be very difficult to remove the battery.)

Therefore, what group size battery fits without modification to the under-seat compartment or battery case?
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Postby faux40 » Sun May 24, 2015 3:18 pm

I think mine is a group 25. I used a wood spacer on one side and ended up adding a couple new holes for the battery hold-down clamp.

Here's the battery I ended up with:
2015-05-24-13-14-21.jpg


And, here's how it fits:
2015-05-24-13-14-21 (1).jpg


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Postby Esteban » Sun May 24, 2015 8:41 pm

Looks like a good fit. :clap: :clap: :clap: Will keep that reference handy.

For the time that I remember, I've always removed the whole cover under the seat to install the battery. I've never done through the inspection cover. Later model Patrols, maybe beginning in 73 have a bigger opening that allows comfortable placement through it.
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Postby offroadkid » Sun May 24, 2015 8:51 pm

The PO relocated mine to the engine compartment, I wish it was still under the seat. I'd like to return it to it's correct spot, but wouldn't even know how the cables should be routed.
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Postby faux40 » Sun May 24, 2015 11:00 pm

offroadkid wrote:The PO relocated mine to the engine compartment, I wish it was still under the seat. I'd like to return it to it's correct spot, but wouldn't even know how the cables should be routed.



If memory serves, ours goes from the battery compartment up the driver side frame rail, then crosses on the back of the transmission cross member (there are some bend-over tabs that hold the cable in place, then up the outside of the passenger side frame rail to the starter... Better, pop across Folsom Lake (I bet the water is low enough that your Patrol can make the crossing!) and see for yourself!

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Postby offroadkid » Sun May 24, 2015 11:21 pm

faux40 wrote:If memory serves, ours goes from the battery compartment up the driver side frame rail, then crosses on the back of the transmission cross member (there are some bend-over tabs that hold the cable in place, then up the outside of the passenger side frame rail to the starter... Better, pop across Folsom Lake (I bet the water is low enough that your Patrol can make the crossing!) and see for yourself!

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