[Tigers] Correct battery sizing

[Tom Hall]

On 2/14/2013 12:59 PM, Tiger Man wrote:
> Was looking to pick up a new battery for the tiger.  Current battery that is
> in it is an Interstate 24-50.  I thought I remember that group 24 was the
> original size, but I can't remember what reference I found that in.
>
> Poking around, it looks like group 24 is available, it isn't very common
> anymore except in marine batteries.
>
> Looking at the optima site, they pulled up a size 34 battery for the Sunbeam
> tiger.
>
> Since I'm not really worried about concourse, Is group 34 that what other
> people are running as a practical matter?  Or is there another size that makes
> more sense?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
> _

The OEM group size for the Tiger was 27. They can be difficult to find,but I have seen them at Sam's Club. For non-purest owners, a group 65 will fit in the OEM battery tray if you slice off some of the inside
mounting lip (this battery was designed for Ford installations with the
bottom holding clamps). It gives you the option of replacing the
battery kick-up in the rear deck, with a full flat deck, allowing more user friendly packing for trips.


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Tom Hall
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