Battery question from a newbie

[bridanp]

I've decided that I want to convert my 66 MGB to a single 12-volt instead of having the two 6-volt batteries mainly because it will be easier to get them now (no one local has the 6-volt, but they were not short on laughter when asked). Is there anything more particular to look for in the single 12-volt battery besides a Group 26 battery? If you have any particular brands that seem to work better than others, I'd appreciate that, too. Thanks!

 

[Dave Russell]

Here are a couple of earlier topics on the subject.

https://www.britishcarforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000221
https://www.britishcarforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000032
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[Guest]

look for one with no mounting ears on the bottom

 

[Guest]

If you get one with ears, they can be very very carefully trimmed off. Just don't cut into the body of the battery and cause an acid leak. I have done this on a couple of batteries when they didn't have anything else.
Bob

 

[bridanp]

Thanks for all the input. I bought a battery, sans ears, and we're ready to have some fun tomorrow.

 

[SilentUnicorn]

buy a Diehard


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