[Pete Munroe]

I have had good luck with the Exide Select Orbital. I think this is a gel-cell... round cells and no vents.

First one lasted just under 5 years...10,800 miles.

It was rated at either 60 or 72 months, so it came out a little short, but they pro-rated the replacement for the lost time.

It had been abused. Sat unused for the first year, but was "trickle charged" off and on every month or two.

After the car was up and running it was TOTALLY discharged 3 times due to alternator failures.

After the alternator failures, it was charged at an excessive rate by the replacement alternator...(had to drive it home, always more than an hour away, at night...60+ amp pegged ammeter)...another fried alternator, too.

Finally got a new, NOT rebuilt, alternator with a much higher rating and all has been well two years later.

The battery is located in the right rear fender, so at least it is not subjected to a lot of heat under the hood.

Pete