Group 26R battery for 1973 Tii unique battery tray

[seattle2002tii]

My post is FYI for anyone with 73 Tii that has hold down bracket on the short side of battery tray (next to master cylinder).  Few group 26R batteries seem to have hold down tabs on the short side. only on long side.  I found could easily adapt the Exide 26RX for the 73 Tii battery tray.  The short side tabs on the Exide are mounted higher up on the side, but I was able to use the newer BMW stock hold down bracket by adding a spacer under the bracket to raise up.  On the other side I fabricated some simple "L" brackets and attached them just above the battery tray to catch the Exide side tabs (can't see in my installation photos).  Exide has two models for group 26R batteries, a regular 26R and the "extreme" 26RX.  Purchased at local auto parts store for $112.  Higher priced than other 26R batteries, but others brands in my area didn't have the side tabs.  I believe Bosch 26R also has the side mount tabs, but wasn't available anywhere in my area.

 

Photo that shows the side tabs here - https://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/automotive-marine-hardware/automotive-batteries-chargers-jumpers/exide-reg-26rx-global-extreme-automotive-battery/p-1444430134910.htm

[Conserv]

This issue is common to all U.S. 1972 and 1973 tii's.  Do U.S. 1974 tii's use the same short-end hold-down?

 

On my '73, I'm using an Exide Classic, Part # 26RC, which has the ledge on the short end, and works perfectly with the stock hold-down.  Mine is 3-ish years old.  Does it still remain available?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[JohnM]

I got an Exide 26RC thru Tractor Supply last month for my '72 Tii. The "C" means Classic. It cost $115 total, including Ct sales tax and a shipping charge of $12.50 since it was a special order.

[Glen Karr]

12 hours ago, Conserv said:

This issue is common to all U.S. 1972 and 1973 tii's.  Do U.S. 1974 tii's use the same short-end hold-down?

Steve,

I have a "74 Tii.  My hold down is on the long side closest to the K-fish.  I believe Carl's "74 Tii has the same arrangement.

Best,

Glen

[DRedman]

I have a Bosch H5L2(47) from Pep Boys with hold downs on short and long sides.

[Conserv]

3 hours ago, Glen Karr said:

Steve,

I have a "74 Tii.  My hold down is on the long side closest to the K-fish.  I believe Carl's "74 Tii has the same arrangement.

Best,

Glen

 

That makes sense, Glen.  I suspected all square taillights used the long-side hold down, but just plain didn’t know if the tii’s were an exception.

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

[PaulTWinterton]

Didn't someone say in a previous thread that Allstate makes a 26R with short side tabs?  I was planning to drive into Washington to get one.  The Exide sounds like an option.