battery cap color

[mikess68]

what color was the 12 v battery caps on a 1972 swinger?

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Not knowing what engine your car had it is hard to answer that. Here is a link that might answer your question.
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/reba.html

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Mopar Battery Application Guide 1966-1974

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

 

[mikess68]

thats great and very usable info tks! Mike

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

thats great and very usable info tks! Mike

Glad to help.

 

[4spdragtop]

Great info from Bill. This should be a sticky imo.
Im trying to find a green cap for dads 67. Don't like the prices tho...

 

[toolmanmike]

I was sold a green cap group 24 for my 70 318 Swinger but it looks like it is supposed to be a yellow cap as per this application: Chrysler Reproduction Batteries - Mopar, Dodge, Plymouth - Restoration Battery

 

[4spdragtop]

Thanks Mike. I didn't see the 273 listed but other 67 sb are green caps. For the price they should give you all 3 color caps

 

[DemonDave]

Old thread but if you don't want to pay up for a "real" Mopar repro, you can buy a kit to change any battery into an original clone, er, tribute.

Dodge Battery kit - WESKCAR | Designer for Driver

 

[toolmanmike]

Mega Parts has battery toppers now as well.