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jerrybev

Posted 2024-04-06 8:55 PM (#634585)
Subject: what size battery do I need?

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What size battery do I need for a 1956 plymouth suburban station wagon with a 1958 plymouth 318-A engine? Car has automatic transmission, ps, pb, a/c.
thank you for your time.
jerry whitfield

Powerflite

Posted 2024-04-07 5:01 AM (#634587 - in reply to #634585)
Subject: Re: what size battery do I need?

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I use group 24. I don't remember which orientation, but pick with the positive post toward the rear. It's a little bigger than the original, so if you want it to seat on your original pad, it will overhang a little. A smaller version will fit on that better, but give you a little less CCA.

Edited by Powerflite 2024-04-07 5:03 AM

56D500boy

Posted 2024-04-07 11:46 AM (#634588 - in reply to #634587)
Subject: Re: what size battery do I need?

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Jerry: I agree with Nathan. Group 24 for the 56 Plymouths and Dodges. (Group 27 which is larger was for the Chryslers and Desotos).

I bought my most recent battery for my 56 Dodge from Costco in 2018. Last year I bought a fake "tar topper" for it. Looks reasonably authentic.

The positive post is at the rear, closest to the fender mounted starter solenoid.

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