David,
I cannot beat 19 years (unvelievable) or even 10 years. I just this week
replace the battery in my BN7 (12 volter not two 6 volters). It was just over
8 years old and a bottom of the line lead/acid battery from Pep Boys. Prostart
is the model and it was a series 26R. Never used a trickle charger or
anything. I think it has served me quite well - no complaints.
I paid $49 for it in 2001 and have been quite happy with it. The recent
replacement was $65. As someone else has said be ready for sticker shock. I
did not expect quite 65.
Keith Pennell
---- David Z <davzu29@cox.net> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I have a BJ8 with a battery tha died unexpectedly last weekend. I can't
> complain because the battery was - no kidding - 19 years old. It was a Delco
> marine series 26 and it lasted 2 - 3 times longer than a regular battery. I
> know a series 27 is the right size for my car, but evidently Delco didn't make
> a series 27 marine battery back when this one was installed. My understanding
> is a marine battery has thicker plates and is more durable than a regular car
> battery, which may be the reason the P.O. put it in. I'm wondering what other
> people are using in their vehicles? I tried looking in the archives, but can't
> seem to find anything even though I remember some discussion about batteries a
> few months ago. Any suggestions?
> Thanks!
> David Z.
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