R59 Delco Battery

**dlv4540** · #1 09-10-2018, 12:53 PM

Does anyone know how high to fill one of these batteries up correctly without overfilling them?

**McCune** · #2 09-10-2018, 01:57 PM

I would do about a 1/4" above the plates.

**dlv4540** · #3 09-10-2018, 03:10 PM

Ok thank you

**mockingbird812** · #4 09-10-2018, 03:12 PM

be mindful that these real batteries with acid like to vent and do a number on your paint. monitor closely!

**dlv4540** · #5 09-11-2018, 09:19 AM

OK thank you again for all the help.

Viz · #6 09-22-2018, 01:42 PM

I seem to recall instructions (from a long time ago) that said to fill to the bottom of the "split ring", which I believe is the bottom of the "neck" in each cell under the cap.

m22mike · #7 09-22-2018, 11:53 PM

That is correct, and make sure it is fully charged if topping off.
Mike

**Ricks72Z28** · #8 09-27-2018, 04:50 PM

I would take the battery out during long storage...

**dlv4540** · #9 09-27-2018, 08:37 PM

Yes it seems to be holding up fine now. I can't believe their was no water in it.

**Bill Pritchard** · #10 09-29-2018, 02:39 AM

Dennis,

Go to your local NAPA store and buy a battery filling jug. Has a spring loaded filling spout that you insert into the round opening on the top of the battery and press down to fill. Fills to the proper level every time. Costs < $10. Use only distilled water and you will be a happy camper.

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