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Re: 6V to 12V conversion on MGB

To: Mowog1@aol.com, mgs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: 6V to 12V conversion on MGB
From: Leckstein <bleckstein@monmouth.com>
Date: Sat, 08 Mar 1997 18:35:24 -0500
At 02:55 PM 3/8/97 -0500, Mowog1@aol.com wrote:
>Yo chaps!  A "Group 26" battery will fit nicely into the existing battery box
>on your B.  It will make your life much easier if you purchase a battery that
>has a "lift handle" included. I purchased one for my '69 C at Western Auto.
>While the battery is out, I would recommend cleaning and respraying the metal
>to prevent rust. Then purchase a battery box to install on the Driver's side
>to give yourself a great hidden storage container.
>
>Rick Ingram
>NAMGBR 0-134
>
This thread was well timed. The MGA dual 6s were dead after their winter
sleep, and would not revive. Off to K-Mart, they were just finishing a sale
on Exide 625 cranking amp batteries. $39.95 on sale. Just fit perfectly
into the A's battery cage. Ran a new ground, and the car fired right up. 


Mike

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