Thanks for clarifing the group number! I do want to add that when I needed
new batteries I went to NAPA and purchased two modern day new 6 volt
batteries, yes they were pricey but I had not had good luck with a 12 volt
in the past. They also came with a 50 month warranty, that was 4 years ago
and they are still going strong...
Safety Fast !!!
Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer MA
http://www.tiac.com/users/jroverca/index.htm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of doug russell
> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 1998 11:15 AM
> To: RossOvercash; RossOvercash; Blake Wylie; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: What type of battery...
>
>
> Use a Group 26 Battery. The advantage of the single 12 volt battery is
that
> they use newer battery technology over the 6 volt lead acid types that
> originally came with your car. That is, you get more CCAs and a
> battery that,
> on average, will out perform and outlast the twin 6s. As far as I can
tell,
> this is the only real advantage - well cost too!!!. You can pick up a
Group
> 26 450 CCA battery for about $30 on sale and a 650 CCA battery for less
than
> $50 any day of the week. A set of 6 volt batteries (last time I purchased
a
> pair - say 1990 or so) set me back about $100 (without the acid) and
lasted
> until 1994 when I changed over the single 12 volt arrangement which is
still
> cranking strong.
>
> However, if you are a stickler for originality, the dual 6s are the way to
go!
>
> Dr. Doug
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of RossOvercash
> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 1998 7:10 AM
> To: Blake Wylie; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: What type of battery...
>
> Blake,
>
> A 67B originally had 2 6volt batteries in it. If a DPO has converted it
to
> a 12 volt the best solution is to take the existing battery (if it is
still
> there) to the parts shop so that you purchase one with the precise
> dementions. There is not much (if any) room for error in the battery
box's
> on these cars. If you do not havre the battery I seem to recall that a
> Group 24 or 26 battery will fit! Anyone out there please jump in! Other
> than cost is there some reason why he is usuing a 12 volt?
>
> Safety Fast !!!
>
> Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer MA
> http://www.tiac.com/users/jroverca/index.htm
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> > Behalf Of Blake Wylie
> > Sent: Friday, March 13, 1998 9:29 AM
> > To: mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: What type of battery...
> >
> >
> > I know a guy who is in need of a 12V battery for his '67 B. He isn't
able
> > to find one that will fit. What type does he need to buy? What do you
> > recommend?
> >
> > Just thought I would help him out here. I never had to buy one myself,
as
> > the battery from the PO is still cranking away with no end in site
*knock
> on
> > wood*.
> >
> > Thanks in advance! :)
> >
> > Blake Wylie
> > 1970 MGB
> >
> >
>
>
>
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