Topic: 65-67 group 22 Autolite Battery Discussion

[67gtasanjose]

I have had some issues with three reproduction regulators. My first try out of 4 new ones that I have now was a D2 old Ford service part that UNDER-charged at about 11 volts. Strike one. My next try was a new ELECTRONIC one from NPD and it was over 18 volts! The next replacement one is still running hot at 15.5 volts. I also have one from Mansfield Mustang and it isn't any good either.
I the put back my pre-restoration +30-year-old Standard brand one on and 14.8 volts is what I read so you can see a wide variety of voltage outputs. It can be frustrating but use a digital volt meter to settle in on one that gets you in the 14.5 range.

[Andre Romein]

who has placed a gel battery in the battery case and drives long distances with it?

[67gtasanjose]

who has placed a gel battery in the battery case and drives long distances with it?

If by long distance, 1/2-hour long drives, yes. The BRAILLE battery I use and previously provided a link to states:

"Details
Advanced AGM Lightweight Racing Battery

Braille Batteries are used by racers all over the world in the NASCAR, FIA WRC, FIA Formula Racing, Speed World Challenge Series, SCCA ProRally Series, SCCA Regional and National Racing, NASA Touring Cars, NIRA, NOPI and Battle of the Imports Drag Racing Series. Braille Batteries are also designed for deep-cycle use in premium vehicles with enhanced reliability and performance.

Seeing a need for a Braille Battery that had extended reserve time and amp hour capacity, Braille changed the internal grid structure to suit customers looking for the highest amp hour to weight ratio for an AGM battery. The Spec 147-B3121 is perfect for daily street use, even in colder climates. Braille developed the 147-B3121 to excel at competition use and in situations where the battery is relied on to perform at a higher level than other batteries. This includes extreme audio systems and insane motors."

[Bob Gaines]

Given "The Spec 147-B3121 is perfect for daily street use, even in colder climates."   If a battery was melted after a drive of 1.5 hour the overcharge needed to cause the battery failure would most likely be from a possible regulator problem .

[Bossbill]

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I tried to delete a post and noticed the delete button gone. If this post is still here it means that is a new change to the site.

[BULLITT65]

Ok so I am looking for a correct looking battery case for a 65 289 mustang. Is there a correct looking case available, Or does someone have an original 65 autolite battery available ? thanks

[BULLITT65]

Does this one look correct ?https://www.npdlink.com/product/battery-case-autolite-sta-ful-group-24f-display-only/150446?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3DAutolite%252Bbattery%252Bcase%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D

[Bob Gaines]

Does this one look correct ?https://www.npdlink.com/product/battery-case-autolite-sta-ful-group-24f-display-only/150446?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3DAutolite%252Bbattery%252Bcase%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D

That is a 68-70 style battery. 65-67 have different looking tops. The red cap 24F was the next step up from the 22F  yellow cap battery on a 65-67 6 or 289 V8. The 24F is used with a 55 amp (red stamp ) alternator and C5TF yellow stamp regulator. The 24F red cap was the heavy duty battery option for 65-67. It is the only repro Autolite alternative for your 65-67 and there would be no points deduction in MCA concours with accompanying correct marked alt and reg except in Thoroughbred.

[Bob Gaines]

Ok so I am looking for a correct looking battery case for a 65 289 mustang. Is there a correct looking case available, Or does someone have an original 65 autolite battery available ? thanks

In case you are not aware because of the extreme rarity of a original assemblyine 65-67 Autolite battery for display will most likely be very expensive relative to the repro alternative. If you can find one is displayable condition for under 1500.00 it is a steal . I have seen them sell for upwards of 4000.00

[J_Speegle]

In case you are not aware because of the extreme rarity of a original assemblyline 65-67 Autolite battery for display will most likely be very expensive relative to the repro alternative. If you can find one is displayable condition for under 1500.00 it is a steal . I have seen them sell for upwards of 4000.00

+1 Plus some have resorted to just buying the whole car if they find one placed in a car.