Correct battery types for my M151 A1

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Correct battery types for my M151 A1

Unread post by RLEETERRY » February 12th, 2018, 6:10 pm

Getting everything ready to crank my 66 M151 when the weather breaks. What batteries do I need to perform and fit correctly?

Thanks!

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Re: Correct battery types for my M151 A1

Unread post by rickf » February 12th, 2018, 7:14 pm

Well, If you have to have the original battery you can get it here. But very pricey!!!! https://www.dlbensinger.com/product_inf ... ts_id=1237 Or, you can do what most of us do and that is use the same battery that most Honda Civics used through the 90's, a group 51R. It is just a hair smaller both ways but a little packing takes care of that or you can reweld the hold downs and then they look totally original. On top of that the 51R has about double the power of the old batteries, modern technology wins here.
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Re: Correct battery types for my M151 A1

Unread post by RLEETERRY » February 21st, 2018, 4:48 pm

Thank You ! I got two new 51R.

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Re: Correct battery types for my M151 A1

Unread post by csmith » February 22nd, 2018, 8:51 pm

I have had to replace batteries in 3 cars in 6 months, did a lot of research, Walmart best price and warranty by far. Doubt I will ever buy a battery anywhere else if they have what I need. Look there!
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1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
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Re: Correct battery types for my M151 A1

Unread post by Fil Bonica » February 23rd, 2018, 9:21 pm

Another battery tip:
Consider valve regulated sealed lead scid batteries.
AKA AGM style
Better performance , longer life and best of all no spilled acid to rotthe battery box floor!
ExideYuasa both make51 R
The military actually has 2HAGM made by C&D but kind of pricy

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Re: Correct battery types for my M151 A1

Unread post by halftracknut » February 24th, 2018, 7:52 pm

I use wal mart cheaper than the parts store.....
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