David, all of the battery stores let you look up by vehicle.  But, for
example, when I looked up my van on one of the websites, they came up with
some exotic $300 battery!  Then I went on chat and the chat bot told me I
had to CALL to get battery info.  Too complex, and besides, I think PepBoys
has what I need.

On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 11:39 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Patti, I meant to mention, the "correct" starter battery fits perfectly
> with the original bracket that fits inside the battery compartment to hold
> the battery in place.  If you still have that, that's great.  Some POs
> tossed it when they bought a battery that did not fit.  Big advantage to
> getting exactly the right battery is the cover on the positive post.  I
> still cover the battery with a sheet of rubber between it and the metal
> compartment cover, but that positive post cover is really essential given
> that you are screwing a metal cover on top of the battery.
>
> Regardless, don't expect an easy fitting of the battery into the
> compartment.  Might tight.   mcneely
>
> ---- PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > Looking for a new starter battery that will fit perfectly without any
> > mods.  Does anyone know that actual dimensions of the starter battery
> > compartment? Searched all over The Samba and this list archives and
> > couldn't find it.  Found lots of other very useful info, though!
> >
> > Pep Boys website is the only one that lets me look up the battery by
> group
> > #.  It's also very conveniently located and my favorite place to buy
> > batteries.  My choices are below:
> >
> > http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9073724/854/   *11.25" x 7" x 7"
> >  (approx)*
> >
> > http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9074039/00854   *9.5" x 6.875" x
> *
> > *6.875**"  (exact)  (hard to find size)*
> >
> > http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/672432/00854  *11" x 7" x 7.5"
> >  (approx)*
> >
> > *http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9929968/00854
> > <http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9929968/00854>  11" x 7" x 7"
> >  (approx)*
> >
> > *Bosch Battery Brochure
> > <
> http://www.worldpac.com/pdfs/Bosch%206%20Page%20Brochure%20-%20June%2020%202011.pdf
> >
> > (PDF)*
> >
> >
> > ​All but the second from the top are Bosch with a 3 year replacement and
> > have more than enough CCA.  (I don't have any plans to camp in snow,
> > anyway!)  Not concerned about any of the prices of the above batteries.
> > I'd rather have too small than too big - I just want the best fit
> possible!
> >
> > Patti
> > 90 Westy Automatic
> > Sunny (Lost Angeles) California
> >
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>
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