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3EE battery
I have a "Bumper-to-Bumper" brand 3EE battery in my '63 Avanti.
It has 400 CCA's. Does anyone know of another brand battery
that would have more CCA's?
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Interstate makes a 3EE battery but it also is rated at 400 cca. It's an
industrial battery so check with suppliers for that market.
Poet...Mystic...Soldier of Fortune. As always...self-absorbed, adversarial, cocky and in general a malcontent.
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When my 3EE dies in my 63R3453 I'm planning to install Napa SureStart
65. It is smaller and 15 lbs lighter @ 27.8#, the 3EE is 43# It's 8
3/4H x 9 3/8L x5 1/16 W. C.C.A @ 0 degrees F is 500. C. A. @ 32 degrees
F is 625. Load test amps is 250 and reserve capacity is 85. By my
measurements it should fit in the same location as the 3EE. It is also
less expensive than the 3EE. I hope this helps.
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400cca is plenty good for the Avanti. If put on a load tester it will
probably exceed those specs. The 3EE battery has lots of reserve and
will serve you fine.
Denny L
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quote:
Originally posted by garyc
When my 3EE dies in my 63R3453 I'm planning to install Napa SureStart
65. It is smaller and 15 lbs lighter @ 27.8#, the 3EE is 43# It's 8
3/4H x 9 3/8L x5 1/16 W. C.C.A @ 0 degrees F is 500. C. A. @ 32 degrees
F is 625. Load test amps is 250 and reserve capacity is 85. By my
measurements it should fit in the same location as the 3EE. It is also
less expensive than the 3EE. I hope this helps.
I've checked and the dimensions you have listed are not correct
for a BCI Group Size 65 battery; however they do match the BCI Group
size 51 battery.
Since my car is in Ohio being restored by the Myers I plan on using
Harris Battery Company based in Ohio to purchase a 3EE Commercial
battery. It's specs are the best I've found to date online:
3EE - 540 cca @0F; 675 CA @32F; 100 hr reserve capacity
https://www.harrisbattery.com/listbat...bCatID=7&page=
John
63R-2386 under restoration & modification
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Try Antique Auto Battery of Hudson, Ohio. They make a Poly-Tar top
WILLARD Battery with correct labeling and red caps. CCA's are 780! It's
a AGM Battery in the old 3EE case.
https://www.antiqueautobattery.com/other.htm
scroll to bottom of list and click on view.
Excellent customer service and warranty too.
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Batteries Plus sells one that has 500 CCA
HTIH
Jeff[8D]
https://tinyurl.com/Avanti-3eee-battery
quote:
Originally posted by fstst56
I have a "Bumper-to-Bumper" brand 3EE battery in my '63 Avanti.
It has 400 CCA's. Does anyone know of another brand battery
that would have more CCA's?
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AGM batteries are the way to go as far as I'm concerned. Optima uses
them and now Sears has a limited line of AGM batteries in their
platinum series Die Hards. Those from Antique Auto may be pricey, but
with those specs & looking like the original Willard will be the
next one in my Avanti's too.
60 Lark convertible
61 Champ
62 Daytona convertible
63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2)
66 Daytona Sport Sedan
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The SLI3ET from Batteries Plus is CLOSE to what may be the correct size of the original Avanti Willard 3EEE. [^]
The Antique batteries (Willard) Tar Top repro. (leaky) is 19 X 4.25 X 9 in. and 780 CCA.
The Batteries Plus, SLI3ET (3ET) Ray O Vac Ultra Pro (made in USA by
East Penn Battery of Penn.) is: 19.31 X 4.38 X 9.81 tall, which MAY be
a bit tall! They do say after calling the Mfg. for the CA, that it does
replace a 3EEE. This is a "lot-O LEAD" =48.4 Lbs.
It is 500 CCA, a CA of 625 and a leakproof sealed top, and sells at
their Everett, WA store for $89.95 + $5.00 shipping + $10.00 core and
WA sales Tax. [^]
AGM Battery? [?] That is not an Optima is it? [?]
StudeRich
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quote:
Originally posted by okc63avanti
I'm all for trying to find the best battery as per as highest CCA
rating but if you store your car during winter or if its keep inside
garage during winter the higher CCA may not be needed. I like the idea
of an AGM battery but $290 for the Antique Battery Co. battery is too
much for this CASO. I've asked for a quote from Harris Battery (Ohio)
for their 3EE with 550 CCA rating and when it arrives I'll post. I saw
a 3EE EXIDE brand battery at our local Tractor Supply store today here
in Mustang, OK and it was $89.99 for a 370 CCA rating. You can buy
three of those for the price of one Antique Battery AGM. If my car was
a top point show original I'd probably splurge for the AGM Willard one.
John
Well, the Willard Battery case was the original reason for
spending the $$$$(authenticity), then in the middle of my restoration,
my Restorer showed up with a '57 El Morroco. I recalled this car as it
was his restoration of this car that convinced me to use him for my
Avanti. Well, when he opened the hood, I saw why the car was back in
his shop........the lead-acid battery blew up and destroyed everything
under the hood. That convinced me to go with the AGM and spend the
extra $$. Cheap Insurance.
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Hi, Gang. My experience is that the 3ET battery IS too high to fit in
the Avanti (in place of the 3EE size). I tried one in the past due to
the 3ET's increased CCA spec. Did not even bother to "try" to close the
hood after dropping the battery in place. It was clearly too tall.
Fortunately, I had a great relationship with the auto parts store
owner....he swapped me out for a 3EE, and all was well. John in
Wisconsin
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Jim and others, I bought the Interstate battery. Local dealer ordered
it, so no shipping. $126 out the door. Works great. Started the car
easily at -10 degrees this winter. John
1963 Avanti R2
Marshall, VA
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I agree the 3ET will not work in the Avanti. Too tall. As I said before
big CCA's are not that necessary. I was in the battery business 20
years.
Denny L
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Senior Member
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I have Honda battery in my 63 Avanti almost the same with much shorter
much lighter&a lot more CCA,s than the 3EE battery i bought it at Walmart
also about 30.00 dollars cheaper.
Lenny
Atlanta Ga.
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Do not buy or deal with this company!!!!!!!
Don't ask me how I know!!!!!!!!!!! :-(
quote:
Originally posted by HNCadet
Try Antique Auto Battery of Hudson, Ohio. They make a Poly-Tar top
WILLARD Battery with correct labeling and red caps. CCA's are 780! It's
a AGM Battery in the old 3EE case.
https://www.antiqueautobattery.com/other.htm
scroll to bottom of list and click on view.
Excellent customer service and warranty too.
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Senior Member
quote:
Originally posted by Laemmle
Do not buy or deal with this company!!!!!!!
Don't ask me how I know!!!!!!!!!!! :-(
quote:
Originally posted by HNCadet
Try Antique Auto Battery of Hudson, Ohio. They make a Poly-Tar top
WILLARD Battery with correct labeling and red caps. CCA's are 780! It's
a AGM Battery in the old 3EE case.
https://www.antiqueautobattery.com/other.htm
scroll to bottom of list and click on view.
Excellent customer service and warranty too.
I have to disagree with you. My Battery went bad 6 months after
installation,(lost a cell) they replaced the battery with a brand new
unit(turned it around within a day) and started the new warranty from
the replacement date, not the original sales date. Similar thing
happened to an Optima Battery in my personal car and the warranty
wasn't as good. The Antique Battery people are excellent to deal with
and they supply a great product for the Antique & Classic Car
Hobby.
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I bought a maintance free Willard replica from Antique Auto Battery. It
came ready to go and 3 years later no leaks and still spins an R-3 over
just fine. The cost was more than the one that needed to be filled with
acid but has been worth it so far. Ed
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Senior Member
quote:
Originally posted by okc63avanti
The 3EE battery dimensions are 19-5/16"L X 4-3/8"W X 8-7/8"H
The Group 51 size battery dimensions are 9-3/8"L X 5-1/16"W X 8-13/16"H
The Group 51 is not as long and about 3/16" wider. There are
maintenance free choices and even optima AGM batteries available in the
group 51 size.
I am wondering if any of you Avanti guys have used a group 51 battery
and if so could you please provide a photo of it inside hood and any
comments about how you secured it or what bracket set up did you use.
John
Anyone out there with a picture of a Group 51 battery in an Avanti originally using the 3EE? [?]
John
63R-2386 under restoration & modification
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That battery looks like some that i've seen in older farm tractors. You
may want to stop at a local farm implement dealership and measure what
they have.
Love birds...Red Hawks in mating season.
In the middle of Minnestudea
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quote:
Originally posted by Milaca
That battery looks like some that i've seen in older farm tractors. You
may want to stop at a local farm implement dealership and measure what
they have.
Love birds...Red Hawks in mating season.
In the middle of Minne
studea
I've got the measurements see my above reply, just would like to
see what the Group 51 looks like in an Avanti. The group 51 battery is
used for older Honda Civic with 1.5L engine.
John
63R-2386 under restoration & modification
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No other way to say this........purchased battery for my
Avanti.....battery was sheet......called the company spoke to the owner
I believe his name was Dave lane not sure....anyway would not stand
behind the battery.....had to throw out and purchase new
Interstate........got F-ed for 135 dollars.....G-D bless you, you were
fortunate.....after that experience I will demonize that place every
chance I get.:-(
quote:
Originally posted by HNCadet
quote:
Originally posted by Laemmle
Do not buy or deal with this company!!!!!!!
Don't ask me how I know!!!!!!!!!!! :-(
quote:
Originally posted by HNCadet
Try Antique Auto Battery of Hudson, Ohio. They make a Poly-Tar top
WILLARD Battery with correct labeling and red caps. CCA's are 780! It's
a AGM Battery in the old 3EE case.
https://www.antiqueautobattery.com/other.htm
scroll to bottom of list and click on view.
Excellent customer service and warranty too.
I have to disagree with you. My Battery went bad 6 months after
installation,(lost a cell) they replaced the battery with a brand new
unit(turned it around within a day) and started the new warranty from
the replacement date, not the original sales date. Similar thing
happened to an Optima Battery in my personal car and the warranty
wasn't as good. The Antique Battery people are excellent to deal with
and they supply a great product for the Antique & Classic Car
Hobby.
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I have the Honda battery in my 63 R2 Avanti give me a few days and i try and get a
picyure for you.Matthew puts the pictures on for me.
Lenny
Atlanta Ga.
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I put a group 51 battery in my Avanti a few years ago ( based on the
experiences of a few of our local chapter members). I had to fashion a
new hold-down, but it all fits well. I'm actually working on an
improved aluminum hold-down bracket in my welding class! I'll post pix
when I've got that looking ok.
1951 Rod
1962 Champ
1963 Avanti R1
1963 GT Hawk R2 4 speed
1964 Daytona Convertible
2006 Avanti Convertible
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quote:
Originally posted by Lenny R2
I have the Honda battery in my 63 R2 Avanti give me a few days and i try and get a
picyure for you.Matthew puts the pictures on for me.
Lenny
Atlanta Ga.
Thanks I look forward to seeing the picture
John
63R-2386 under restoration & modification
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