[Roadsters] Batteries again. 51R & 96 Integra hold down strap.

[RWM]

Same here on the '68 2000 Solex:

Optima 51R AGM battery, TSI gear reduction starter, 14" Spal fan, Boone 
EI/distributor, MSD coil, no tunes (too loud!)



MH wrote:
> Update to my previous reply: Since it's relevant, I also use a gear
> reduction starter, and electric fan. No tunes.........yet.
> Mike Hudson  -  '67 Stroker / 5-Speed
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>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "MH" <twobeaners at earthlink.net>
> To: "Walter Peterson" <Walter.Peterson at cox.net>;
> <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 11:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Batteries again. 51R & 96 Integra hold down strap.
>
>
>   
>> I use a Group 51R. Positive post is nearest and to the rear of the engine
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>> I think it's a good size for it's capacity. I also use a GM 63 amp
>> "one-wire" alternator. On a related issue. I just installed one of those
>> "quick-disconnectors",  the one with the green knob you often see in pics
>> from the Roadster shows. Any issues about them vibrating loose while
>> driving, etc., etc. They don't use a lock washer under the knob. Just
>> wondering.
>> Mike Hudson  -  '67 Stroker / 5-Speed
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Walter Peterson" <Walter.Peterson at cox.net>
>> To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 10:50 AM
>> Subject: [Roadsters] Batteries again. 51R & 96 Integra hold down strap.
>>
>>
>>     
>>> Anyone use a group 51?  Interstate batteries will sell me one of these
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> for
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>>> less than the standard group 53K.  The 51 is smaller, weighs less & has
>>> better Cold Cranking Amps.  "R" is reversed posts.
>>>
>>> Or asked another way, what's the common battery upgrade for the early 67
>>> chassis?
>>>
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>>> Walter Peterson
>>>
>>> Goleta Ca, 93117
>>>
>>> Street driven race motor
>>>
>>> 2000 3-Main(R) Solexes,cam etc.
>>>
>>> 5-Speed & LSD.