can anyone please tell me the dimensions of the battery for a 1972 F. or the cheapest place to buy them?

thanks

Garf said:

can anyone please tell me the dimensions of the battery for a 1972 F. or the cheapest place to buy them?

thanks

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In inches (which seem to be the dimensions used for batteries) it is 7.5" wide, 8.0" high and 5.0" deep. Mine is a MAXX Heavy Duty NS40ZLS and is an Australian branded battery.

It came with the car and looks fairly new - I don't know how much it cost though. My car is a 1968 500F and should use the same battery as your 1972 500F.

Chris

In the UK either type 038 or 015 should fit.

Dimensions are 245mm x 135mm x 200mm for the 038 and Length: 238 mm X 135 mm X 180 mm for the 015.

Recently bought one locally in Birmingham for about £33.00

Hope this helps.

I think my battery may be a bit small - it does rattle around in the battery tray a bit.

How are they secured? My car is missing the bit that ties the battery down.

Chris

How are they secured? My car is missing the bit that ties the battery down.

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Ours too!

I seem to recall it may have just been a flat rubber bungee, but I'm not sure.......