[Spridgets] Throttle cable clean & lube suggestions?

[Linda Grunthaner]

Hi Larry, Billy & List,
I just got off the phone with Interstate and being I have a 1275 500 is
just at the edge of what I should have as per CCA below here are my choices.

Group 51
MT51 suggested retail $121.95
500 CCA
H- 8 7/8"
L- 9 3/8
W- 5 1/8"

Group 34
MT34 suggested retail $129.95
CCA 700
H- 7 3/4"
L- 10 1/4"
W- 6 7/8"

Group 24
MT24 suggested retail $127.95
CCA 600
H- 8 3/4"
L- 10 1/4"
W- 6 7/8"

Either way I still need to remove the hood to remove the old one will
500CCA be enough for the 1275 as I thought it required 700?

Lin



On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 6:15 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Larry, Billy and List,
> I was looking at batteries online at work yesterday and wow lots to choose
> from but I would rather a smaller size so I don't have to pull the hood off
> that would be ideal. I looked at the 51 size and I need to know the
> recommended cca cold cranking amps the group suggests for my 1275 engine. I
> haven't decided if I should spent $150 on Optima or Interstate or go cheap
> and small and just replace more often as I barely use my LBC. Any
> suggestions?
> Lin
>
> 62 Sprite 1275 engine NJ cold in winter and not garaged but covered (I
> disconnect in winter) Yes I'll get new battery cables too.
>
> On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
>
>> Lin,
>>
>> If you buy a new battery get a Group 51 battery, not just replace the
>> Group 24 (or 26) one that is in there. They have similar cranking power and
>> are a bit smaller and do not need to remove the bonnet to get it in and out.
>>
>> Larry
>>
>> On Jun 13, 2016, at 10:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> Yes Billy I'll get heavier gauge wire and use my brand new Interstate
>> battery from my truck too. I guess 10 years is long enough. I'm going to
>> try not to remove everything and waste time. I'' set the new battery on a
>> large plank of wood across the hood just to test it out as I have to remove
>> the hood to remove the battery and I just want answers now.
>> Lin
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 11:26 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Get a new battery, then run a new wire from the fuse box to the pump
>>> using one gauge bigger than whatever the factory used, and then add a
>>> dedicated ground wire from somewhere near the battery ground to the pump.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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