Hi All,
I need to replace the battery in my 1990 SW20. At first I had trouble finding the code number for the battery, but Repco looked it up and said NS60 something and "we have 5 - $179". When he showed one to me, it looks too small for the tray it sits in.
He suggested that in the 27years of battery development perhaps the battery has smaller dimensions.
To me, so long as it has enough grunt, CCAs, then dims are the most important specification. Alright voltage.
The current battery in the car is the wrong one, too tall and the brackets that hold it in place are not there, so I stuffed rags
around it as it also does not fit the tray. 
a) should the battery fit "snuggly" in the tray, or does it rely on the clamps to stop movement ?
b) does anyone know the correct dimensions ?  I am thinking of getting a deeper battery with extra CCAs so long as it fits.
c) recommendations ?
thanks 

I have no input other than mine definitely isn't a snug fit. Its a fair amount smaller than the tray.

I'd think you'd you would definitely want to have the holding bracket fitted for registration checks and safety etc. 

Thanks Guys, I do have the brackets but they don't fit the current battery, and now I realise that they are really what determines the dims, not the tray. So all good, I'll drive to Repco and fit the new battery with the brackets, so will know one way or the other, if I need to change.
 

Remember it's only a two litre engine. You don't need a truck battery.

Yes, exactly what Mr Repco pointed out.
And a low compression one at that. 

It's fine, I run that batt. It's actually pretty good cca for the size. 7.5yrs out of my last one (century).

I just changed mine to an Exide Extreme X55D23CMF which is really good. No maintenance, good capacity and CCA. Its bigger than what's recommended (NS60 which i believe should be for the AW11) but fits nicely into the SW20 battery tray with stock battery clamp.
 
Last Battery was Century Yuasa which i would avoid like the plague. Failed on me within a year and warranty wasn't honored as they stated it was normal wear and tear. Really poor

I also run the Century NS 60, and it works fine.
Whatever you fit make sure you keep it charged up if you want it to last.

Reddtarga
Whatever you fit make sure you keep it charged up if you want it to last.

Yeah a trickle charger is a must!

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