batteries in lmtv?

[Firetoy]

what batteries are most guys using in these trucks? the original square style or a cheaper automotive style? which i'm sure would be cheaper. thanks in advance. i just bought a 1997 m1078.

 

[blhar15]

We have been using all the original military 6TL batteries. Makes it easy to fit in the correct battery box, versus making something to a standard automotive battery to fit. They are pricey though, upwards of $200 each.

 

[dporter110]

I have purchased them at NAPA for around $180 each. You'll have to work on them to get the discount but most company owned stores will do it.

 

[rtk]

I got a deal on some "BLEMS" 6TL's from my local INTERSTATE dealer for my Deuce . They work great and the price was good . I paid just less than $300 . for both .

 

[Firetoy]

Thanks for the info

 

[SCSG-G4]

I've bought blems from Interstate for $60 each. Before Uncle went to Hawkers, we could get them all the time, now, not so much. If you ask, they are available!

 

[Firetoy]

Got a couple batteries for 174.00 apiece. Cheapest I could find.

 

[Oxyacetylene]

I got lucky and mine came with 6TAGM batteries, less than a year old!

 

[Firetoy]

I got one truck that had four brand new optimas.

 

[decodeme2]

Hey Guys,
My friend changed the battery leads to use 2 batteries instead of 4. I cant figure out how he did it. Anyone done this so I can buy 2 batteries instead of 4..?
Kevin

 

[DSD277]

You're just removing the 2nd 12 volt battery that is parallel from each high and low side of the 24v system. I did this when I got the FDT a year and a half ago.
You are still retaining the 24v and the split 12v. IIRC, the unused lugs and cables for the 2nd batteries can be unbolted from the rest of the cable.
Not complicated, BUT if you're not sure of what you're doing, don't do it.

 

[Aernan]

New 6T batteries

I'm having the situation where I may replace all my batteries at the same time with new ones. I see that many companies make batteries in that form factor. If you were going to replace your pack what brand would you pick?



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[Scott z]

Recently purchased four from NAPA. Part number 7256 or 7256D. Price was roughly $200 per battery.

 

[Aernan]

Recently purchased four from NAPA. Part number 7256 or 7256D. Price was roughly $200 per battery.

That is way below prices I see online!

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[Aernan]

Recently purchased four from NAPA. Part number 7256 or 7256D. Price was roughly $200 per battery.

Was there a core fee? Did you turn in your old batteries?

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[Scott z]

Part #7256 is $207.99 before core charge refund
Part #7256D is $223.99 " "

The core charge refund is $36.00 when you return the old ones. Don't forget to stretch before you start moving those puppies around.

 

[grobster]

Is it possible to obtain Hawkers latest and greatest that will drop right in?

 

[Aernan]

the latest hawker is the 6TAGM.

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[Awesomeness]

Recently purchased four from NAPA. Part number 7256 or 7256D. Price was roughly $200 per battery.

What's the difference between the 7256 and 7256D, besides $30?

 

[m38inmaine]

I believe the D is for dry, no acid.