murph the surf Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 I have gotten 3EE batteries in the past at my local automobile battery/electric shop, and more recently at Batteries Plus. The former says he likely won't be able to even order one, and the latter has none in stock, and they show none in stock at local stores. I asked if they could order one, they say the 3EE's are on "back order". with no estimated delivery date. Does anyone know of a reliable source where they're recently purchased a 3EE battery ?? Most appreciated; thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, murph the surf said: I have gotten 3EE batteries in the past at my local automobile battery/electric shop, and more recently at Batteries Plus. The former says he likely won't be able to even order one, and the latter has none in stock, and they show none in stock at local stores. I asked if they could order one, they say the 3EE's are on "back order". with no estimated delivery date. Does anyone know of a reliable source where they're recently purchased a 3EE battery ?? Most appreciated; thank you.. I think in my area (Mass) Tractor Supply Company carries them...but unless your Avanti needs to be 100% authentic for judging purposes. I'd go with something more modern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph the surf Posted October 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, mfg said: I think in my area (Mass) Tractor Supply Company carries them...but unless your Avanti needs to be 100% authentic for judging purposes. I'd go with something more modern. Thank you....What might be a good modern substitute?..would like to keep the battery location where it is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo B Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Caterpillar has 3EE. The CAT logo is removablable sticker. Very similar look when Studebaker used Willard in Avanti 1963. I have same and bought Willard sticker from SI. Every time I open the hood, the battery gets attention.😁 https://caterpillar.scene7.com/is/content/Caterpillar/C338971 https://parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/8C-3620 Edited October 25, 2023 by Leo B add the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrgh Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 NAPA carries 3EE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A0136 Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 The NAPA parts network shows 99+ 3EE battery’s available across the US. Most are at distribution centers so a local store may have to order it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight FitzSimons Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Others have recommended a type 51 battery as a replacement for the 3EE battery in a '63 Avanti. Below are the dimensions. The 51 battery is 0.68 inches wider than the 3EE, so that is the critical dimension. The height is about the same (51 is 0.23" shorter). Below are pix of a '63 Avanti with a type 51 battery installed. It looks like only the rearward hold down is needed. --Dwight 51 and 51R battery dimensions: 9.375 x 5.0625 x 8.75 inches (L x W x H) 3EE battery dimensions: 19.94 x 4.38 x 8.88 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Love the above install of the type 51..with a coolant overflow bottle nicely filling up the void forward of new battery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph the surf Posted October 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 3:01 PM, Leo B said: Caterpillar has 3EE. The CAT logo is removablable sticker. Very similar look when Studebaker used Willard in Avanti 1963. I have same and bought Willard sticker from SI. Every time I open the hood, the battery gets attention.😁 https://caterpillar.scene7.com/is/content/Caterpillar/C338971 https://parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/8C-3620 Thank you, Leo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph the surf Posted October 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 3:50 PM, A0136 said: The NAPA parts network shows 99+ 3EE battery’s available across the US. Most are at distribution centers so a local store may have to order it in. Thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph the surf Posted October 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 14 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said: Others have recommended a type 51 battery as a replacement for the 3EE battery in a '63 Avanti. Below are the dimensions. The 51 battery is 0.68 inches wider than the 3EE, so that is the critical dimension. The height is about the same (51 is 0.23" shorter). Below are pix of a '63 Avanti with a type 51 battery installed. It looks like only the rearward hold down is needed. --Dwight 51 and 51R battery dimensions: 9.375 x 5.0625 x 8.75 inches (L x W x H) 3EE battery dimensions: 19.94 x 4.38 x 8.88 inches Thank you, Dwight..that might be a good option...seems like every 3EE I've ever bought for my Avantis seems to last about a year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Allen Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 23 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said: Others have recommended a type 51 battery as a replacement for the 3EE battery in a '63 Avanti. Below are the dimensions. The 51 battery is 0.68 inches wider than the 3EE, so that is the critical dimension. The height is about the same (51 is 0.23" shorter). Below are pix of a '63 Avanti with a type 51 battery installed. It looks like only the rearward hold down is needed. --Dwight 51 and 51R battery dimensions: 9.375 x 5.0625 x 8.75 inches (L x W x H) 3EE battery dimensions: 19.94 x 4.38 x 8.88 inches What is the difference between the 51 and the 51R battery?,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A0136 Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) The terminal posts are on the other side (right). They are reversed from the BCI 51. Edited October 27, 2023 by A0136 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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