What is the battery

[Sandun]

Hi, any one here still use Dynamo ? Can you tell me what type battery you use with Dynamo , without any problems.

1.Jel battery or aside battery ?
2. What is the best Amp of battery 45, 70,or 90 ? For work with morris (Dynamo )

I used Amp 90 , but it big cost now

Thanks.

[BrianHawley]

Hi Sandun.

Last dynamo car I had was a mini.

Always used acid batteries, never tried gel.

70 amp hours is probably fine. Depends on what electrical loads you are running when the engine is stopped or at idle. Side lights with the engine stopped is a killer.

[Sandun]

Hi Brian

Thank you.

[liammonty]

Hi Sandun,

I am using a much smaller battery (and have done for a few years) without trouble including in cold weather (with heater, lights, wipers etc sometimes). It is 35 amp hours, and the car has a dynamo. I've never felt the need to change to an alternator, as it charges fine. I am sure many people will disagree with me though...!

[Sandun]

Hi Liammonty , many thanks for reply ,
Is it work fine with starter motor ? I am going to do that, i also buy Small battery bz it is low cost ,

Liammonty can you tell me it is jel battery or aside battery ? , and if you can send me some pic of it -

i am agree with you, the manual says 40Amp battery , I want to know it is best Amp or not , without any problems for long trip.

Many thanks

[liammonty]

Hi Sandun,
It is a normal lead acid battery, and it's number is 038. The terminals are the right way round for positive earth. Google 038 battery and you will see images.

Another common battery that people use that is quite cheap here is the slightly larger 063 - the terminals are the other way around on that one, but I have fitted them in the past with no trouble.

My car always starts fine even in the cold - the last battery lasted around 4 years. And long trips are no problem - I did a 700 mile trip the other weekend!

[Sandun]

Thank you . Soo much

[liammonty]

You're welcome