Original Battery Caps

[JimKueneman]

Was there an significance to the color of cap used on factory batteries? I have seen red, green and yellow reproductions.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

The application guide below is a listing of battery types used with most Chrysler Corporation drivetrains from 1966 - 1974.

Group 24 Mopar Battery with yellow caps

Group 24 Mopar Battery with green caps

Group 27 Mopar Battery with red caps

Group 24 Mopar Batteries - 10-5/8"L x 6-3/4"W x 8-7/8"H

Year Engine CID Cap Color Group Size Amps
1970 - 1973 198 Green 24 48A
1966 - 1974 225 Green 24 48A
1966 - 1969 273 Green 24 48A
1966 - 1974 318 Green 24 48A
1968 - 1969 340 Green 24 48A
1970 - 1973 340 Yellow 24 59A
1971 - 1974 360 Yellow 24 59A
1966 361 Yellow 24 59A
1967 - 1973 383 Yellow 24 59A
1972 - 1973 400 Yellow 24 59A
1970 - 1971 Optional Yellow 24 59A


Group 27 Mopar Batteries - 12-1/2"L x 6-13/16"W x 8-15/16"H
Year Engine CID Cap Color Group Size Amps
1966 383 Red 27 70A
1974 400 Red 27 70A
1966 - 1971 426 Hemi Red 27 70A
1966 - 1974 440 Red 27 70A
1966 - 1972 Optional Red 27 70A

I like the look of the resto battery but they only last about 3 years ..
Chrysler Reproduction Batteries - Mopar, Dodge, Plymouth - Restoration Battery

 

[djais1801]

The application guide below is a listing of battery types used with most Chrysler Corporation drivetrains from 1966 - 1974.

Group 24 Mopar Battery with yellow caps

Group 24 Mopar Battery with green caps

Group 27 Mopar Battery with red caps

Group 24 Mopar Batteries - 10-5/8"L x 6-3/4"W x 8-7/8"H

Year Engine CID Cap Color Group Size Amps
1970 - 1973 198 Green 24 48A
1966 - 1974 225 Green 24 48A
1966 - 1969 273 Green 24 48A
1966 - 1974 318 Green 24 48A
1968 - 1969 340 Green 24 48A
1970 - 1973 340 Yellow 24 59A
1971 - 1974 360 Yellow 24 59A
1966 361 Yellow 24 59A
1967 - 1973 383 Yellow 24 59A
1972 - 1973 400 Yellow 24 59A
1970 - 1971 Optional Yellow 24 59A


Group 27 Mopar Batteries - 12-1/2"L x 6-13/16"W x 8-15/16"H
Year Engine CID Cap Color Group Size Amps
1966 383 Red 27 70A
1974 400 Red 27 70A
1966 - 1971 426 Hemi Red 27 70A
1966 - 1974 440 Red 27 70A
1966 - 1972 Optional Red 27 70A

I like the look of the resto battery but they only last about 3 years ..
Chrysler Reproduction Batteries - Mopar, Dodge, Plymouth - Restoration Battery

I always thought the yellow caps were 340 only for the 70-73. However, the build sheet on my 72 Demon 340 calls for group 24 Green Caps (not yellow).

 

[JimKueneman]

My broadcast sheet says "Battery: 59" what does that mean?

 

[djais1801]

My broadcast sheet says "Battery: 59" what does that mean?

59 most likely the amperage

 

[JimKueneman]

59 most likely the amperage

If that is true then my 318 Coronet break the rules again.... It should have a 48 amp according to the table above.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Broadcast sheets can be very confusing decode...

Codes

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry Home Page

MyMopar.com - 1969-1971 Mopar Option Codes

 

[djais1801]

Here is the info from my broadcast sheet: