Battery selection
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- geoberni
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Battery selection
So the subject of 'Which Battery' sometimes comes up and various ones are suggested.
I've done a bit of research and drawn up a list of the ones that seem to be a selection of ones that will fit on the standard tray and clamp arrangement and not look like they've been stolen from an HGV...
Any comments on the list, or other battery Type Number suggestions appreciated.
The lists are in Length order, rather than Type Number.
I haven't included Retro/Classic batteries with the exposed cell connections on the top; they're a whole different range of numbers.
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I've done a bit of research and drawn up a list of the ones that seem to be a selection of ones that will fit on the standard tray and clamp arrangement and not look like they've been stolen from an HGV...
Any comments on the list, or other battery Type Number suggestions appreciated.
The lists are in Length order, rather than Type Number.
I haven't included Retro/Classic batteries with the exposed cell connections on the top; they're a whole different range of numbers.
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Basil the 1955 series II
Re: Battery selection
Thanks for going to the trouble to research this, it will be a useful future reference.
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Re: Battery selection
Just what every classic car owner wants for Christmas - a battery selection!
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Re: Battery selection
This should be a sticky kept at the top of the page.
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Hi Bernie, many thanks from me also.
Cheers Jonnie.
Cheers Jonnie.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?
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- geoberni
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Re: Battery selection
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.
It was something I'd been considering for a while, and it kept me occupied for a few hours while it was so darn cold outside in the garage....
It was something I'd been considering for a while, and it kept me occupied for a few hours while it was so darn cold outside in the garage....
Basil the 1955 series II
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Re: Battery selection
Really helpful post. Thank you
Stephen
Stephen
1969 1098cc Convertible “Xavier” which I have owned since 1989.
Stephen
Stephen
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Hello, on a wet and windy boxing day
Very useful and perfectly timed post as my 075 battery is giving up the ghost.
Does anyone have any issues with the 175cm deep batteries fouling on the heater valve? I really struggle to get the battery in.
I have a 12G940 head which should use an offset heater valve, but I cannot find a reliable one and have been using the old manual tap, but it is very hard to turn so close to the battery and was wondering about finding a slimmer battery?
Regards
David
Very useful and perfectly timed post as my 075 battery is giving up the ghost.
Does anyone have any issues with the 175cm deep batteries fouling on the heater valve? I really struggle to get the battery in.
I have a 12G940 head which should use an offset heater valve, but I cannot find a reliable one and have been using the old manual tap, but it is very hard to turn so close to the battery and was wondering about finding a slimmer battery?
Regards
David
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Re: Battery selection
Hi, I use a 005L, so a little shorter but slightly higher than your 075; I have no problems.
You can see in this random image (originally taken to show how Basil's Coil is now fitted) that there is enough clearance from the battery for the Servo line to sit between the Heater Tap and the battery case.
You can see in this random image (originally taken to show how Basil's Coil is now fitted) that there is enough clearance from the battery for the Servo line to sit between the Heater Tap and the battery case.
Basil the 1955 series II
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Hi Geoberni
Thanks for that, I ended up going for a 005 as well. It does not have the "lip" at the bottom (used for securing the 075), so slotted in really well compared to the old one.
Regards
David
Thanks for that, I ended up going for a 005 as well. It does not have the "lip" at the bottom (used for securing the 075), so slotted in really well compared to the old one.
Regards
David
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Re: Battery selection
In the past, I've used a battery with front terminals, and slid an old bicycle inner tube over the restarting bar to prevent it sorting on the terminals.
I'm currently using a Yuasa YBX3000 battery, which is rated at 45AH, 440A cold cranking. As I'm -ve earth, it fits with the terminals the correct way round at the back. It's a bit wider than a standard battery, but just fits on the shelf. I too have a 1275, but I use a London Taxi heater valve that has a bypass in it instead of the standard valve. This allows water flow around the top rear of the head even when the heater is turned off. It's a bit messy, but clears the battery nicely.
I'm currently using a Yuasa YBX3000 battery, which is rated at 45AH, 440A cold cranking. As I'm -ve earth, it fits with the terminals the correct way round at the back. It's a bit wider than a standard battery, but just fits on the shelf. I too have a 1275, but I use a London Taxi heater valve that has a bypass in it instead of the standard valve. This allows water flow around the top rear of the head even when the heater is turned off. It's a bit messy, but clears the battery nicely.