I wouldn't say misinformed, just inaccurate, like saying the F stands for Ford, it just happens to fit a Ford but that doesn't make it exclusive to Fords or foreign cars. For years, I though it stood for Ford until I was in a conversation with a battery manufacturer who straightened me out on the true meaning of "F". The next time you see a 24F battery, have a look at the case, down towards the bottom, and you will see a molded in ledge or flange, if you will. Many car manufacturers decided to utilize the design, both foreign and domestic over the years because it reduced the cost of the bracket, made it easier to service, and corroded less down low than up by the vent caps. It doesn't surprise me that your modern day battery vendor isn't familiar with the origins of the "F", it goes back quite a few years.
Bob J
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So I stand misinformed by the battery retailer I'be bought over 220 batteries from! Either way it is still dimensionally the same, depends on what side of the car and position, which changes the pole location then
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The F technically stands for "flange", not foreign. Some say it stands for Ford, as Ford used that style case with a flange down low on in which a bracket was used to lock the battery in place without having to go over the top as a standard group 24 or 27. the 24F also has the posts reversed as is the Ford requirement. You don't want to use a 24F in a Dodge, get the right battery and forget about the 24F.
Bob J
In the battery business for over 20 years
The 24F is physically a 24, but F for foreign car reverses polarity, or position of terminals is more proper
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From: "Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [FWDLK] Costco batteries
Date: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 5:28 pm
Nick,
If Costco doesn't carry a group 24, then Costco doesn't carry the battery
you need for your Dodge. I suggest you go to Napa Auto Parts. An
alternative may be a group 27, measure your battery tray to see if it fits,
it is the same height and width but is longer, and will have more cold crank
amps but your tray may not be long enough. The posts will, however, be
correct. The last time I checked, Costco did not carry group 27s either,
Napa is your best bet.
Bob J
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On Jun 19, 2013, at 10:17 AM, Nick <nickangelonichols@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Does anyone know what the correct Costco battery group size would be for a
1959 Dodge? Their group sizes don't include a group 24, which is the normal
group size for a 59 Dodge. They have a 24F but the polarity locations are
reversed, which would fit a Ford. Nick
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