CDECKER39 0 #1 Posted January 17, 2013 Hello to all! I am a new member and am in the process of getting a '74 D200 up and running. I need a replacement battery for it, but, my owners manual does not give a size for replacement. I don't know what battery was in it as it did not have one when I got it. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobert94 38 #2 Posted January 17, 2013 Hello there and welcome to red square. I hava 1973 18 automaic {1st D series} and i put a 75-5n battery in mine its a side terminal .You will have to check & see if yours still has the side termial cables on it. Hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
73-18 automatic 8 #3 Posted January 17, 2013 if not I think a 58c will work for top post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #4 Posted January 17, 2013 There is room for a car/truck battery. I use top post batteries with 750 cranking amps or better. Measure the battery tray and the battery hold down and get the largest size battery that will fit under the hold down. Either side post or top post depending on your wiring. The more cranking amps the better. It is also good to be sure the carburetor is clean and the fuel pump is strong to avoid excessive cranking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #5 Posted January 18, 2013 I have a 1974 D-200 but not here in the living room! I will look at it tomorrow and post the size of mine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted January 19, 2013 OK, my battery is an automotive battery....SUPER START PREMIUM. model 26-72, has 540 CCA @ 0*F, and 665 CA @ 32*F. The physical size is 6" X 8" and 8" tall with top post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDECKER39 0 #7 Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks to everyone for the responses. New battery is in route! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
