I have found that the slightly smaller Group 48 is rated as stronger than the 41 of the same brand from the same big box retailer and at the same price. I am using 48 batteries now since they are easier to get in and out. Mark Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Batteries ............ > For a replacement the stock battery is a Group 41 standard lead acid battery > available at any place that sells automotive batteries. The starting > battery in my '90 right now is from Wallmart because of the initial price > and their warranty. There are other, smaller batteries that will fit like a > Group 42 or Group 48 but the 41 is a perfect (though snug) fit. A Group 91 > (a larger capacity) battery is also supposed to fit. >....... |
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