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bigt80
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27 Aug 2011 : 09:13:49
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| Just chipping in. I tend to go a bit by the AH (Amp Hour) rating, the higher, generally the better. Rapier originally 38, but I used to use a 45 one to kick it over a bit better. As Derek says make sure terminals are correct. Unlike my Audi's, they're not so fussy on height and of course can accommodate quite a large one on that platform too. I've given up on Varta's, GSF own make and certainly Halfords, all very light weight. If you can afford it I'd go for a Bosch 55AH. I've just dumped mine after 8 years and some of my cars just sit around. Cost about £65 all those years ago, but worth it. Cheers. G. |
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janmarine3
South Africa
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Posted - 26 Aug 2011 : 10:52:29
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Hi, I agree with what the guys already mentioned here, just want to add that batteries normally have a way of packing up in winter, especially where you guys are ( I always think you's should be happy in winter coz hell should be far away ?  )so it won't be a bad thing to install a battery with higher amp rating than the standard one.I have seen that the later 1600 Talbots use a HB035 05 HB038 battery if this might help.
Cheers
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jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2011 : 20:22:23
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Hi
A bigger battery cant make any damage on the car. Here in Norway the temperature can be colder than -30 celcius degrees, and we often put in bigger battery in our cars to have power to get start. |
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Aug 2011 : 17:46:42
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Cheers Derek, thought you might know the answer. Only bit I was unsure about was if one with a high cca rating could do any damage.
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1922
United Kingdom
549 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2011 : 13:31:23
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Modern batteries are quite powerful - so if you buy a half decent quality one that is physically the correct size it will work.
When buying in the past I've just done it by physical size and making sure the positive and negative posts are in the correct place.
My '68 sort-of-Holbay has a very small battery and it's quite happy.
My old 1840 is an exception - it needs an extra large battery to start the engine when hot (I squeezed in the biggest one that would fit). A small battery could not rotate the engine with the throttles closed - too much compression!
Sorry I can't be specific - but hope this helps!
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1184 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2011 : 13:13:14
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Hi guys,
I'm trying to find a suitable battery for when I have finally finished the resto but don't have a clue what spec I need.
Old one was a Halfords HB015 which is;
335 CCA
30 sec @ 18c
58 reserve
23 amp running
Most of which means nothing to me.
This was the smaller battery but I know the tray can accommodate a bigger battery.
So if anyone can suggest something suitable it would be good!
Thanks.
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Battery advice
