donut
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 06:31 PM |
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What Battery?
Ello peeps,
I need to buy a battery soon as the wiring will be in shortly. I need to know what size/type/capacity/power or whatever battery to use. I don't
think i want a bike battery as i'm unsure they would be up to the job time and time again.
THe engine is a 2 litre pinto standard in an Indy.
Cheers fellas.
Andy
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 06:55 PM |
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couple of u2,s should do it
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Viper
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 06:56 PM |
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a bike battery wont do it, it doesn't have the cranking power especialy when the motor is hot.
have a look at my pics the battery there cranks a 460hp race V8 and is about the size of a large bike battery, is gell filled so can be laid on its
side and cost about £80.00 .
otherwise a standard car battery that will crank your motor is going to be around 4 times the size but cost about half as much...
hope this helps.
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mdc124
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 07:17 PM |
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makesure you get a sealed unit maintenance free one too - or it'll wee acid all over everywhere!!
 
Http://www.farend.co.uk/
The first MK Turnkey Indy
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 07:32 PM |
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yea tell my favourite trainers about it!
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Viper
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 07:47 PM |
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sorry forgot to post the pic..
its there now..
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geoff shep
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 09:46 PM |
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You could ask a battery supplier for a suitable battery or start by looking up the one for the donor as that is obviously going to work with that
engine. Most parts places have the books out on the shelves for you to search by make, model etc. I did that in Halfords, found the battery for 2l
pinto sierra and went for the heavy duty version as batteries don't fare so well the less they're used/charged etc. The choice will then
be square/spade type battery poles or the round conical type - I've got the square ones cos they fitted my standard sierra loom. You
don't need a gel battery any more than in your normal road car - unless you're going to throw it about a lot - but they are more
convenient. My engine bay picture shows the final setup.
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bob
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 09:56 PM |
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ANDY
You know me,not one to over complicate things
Just chuck a sierra/cortina battery in as i have
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auzziejim
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 10:02 PM |
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i take it you arnt using an MK bulkhead panle then bob? I saw one at MK 2day and the battery space is very small! As im now not going for the 11 piece
body kit im going to make a bulkhead panle from ali or s/s so will use the standard donor battery!
James
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chrisg
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 10:17 PM |
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Hello, Mr state the bleeding obvious here!, but don't do what I did:-
Cortina running gear, 2.0 Cortina battery. obvious.
Forgot that the terminals on the car were now round post ones!, not square! wouldn't fit the battery.
I'm using a battery listed for a 2.0 Cavalier now.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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bob
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 10:22 PM |
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JAMES
quote:
Originally posted by auzziejim
i take it you arnt using an MK bulkhead panle then bob? I saw one at MK 2day and the battery space is very small! As im now not going for the 11 piece
body kit im going to make a bulkhead panle from ali or s/s so will use the standard donor battery!
Yep i made my own shelf,its 4mm thick ally so well strong enough.
I think there might be a pic on the archive of it before final fit,must get round to updating that
[Edited on 15/4/03 by bob]
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donut
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 07:42 AM |
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hi peeps
i will be using an MK bulkhead so a small battery is in order.
What capacity should i look for?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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geoff shep
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 08:44 AM |
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Just to expand slightly, I suggest you find the battery recommended for a 2 l pinto engined car - eg the donor. Note the amp hour and max current
ratings (which are the ones you need for that engine) and then look for smaller sized ones but which the same capacity/output.
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donut
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 08:58 AM |
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Good point!
Anyone know the amp hour and max current rating for 2.0L Sierra battery?
Cheers peeps
Andy
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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zetec
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 11:06 AM |
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I went into all this when I was looking for a battery, ended up with the smallest battery I could find on the shelf. Got it at local Costco store,
it's out of a Jap motor, about 2/3 size of Ford Sierra battery £20, turns my 2ltr over no probs. Thing to remember is that the in the Sierra it
is needed to turn the engine over on a cold morning with lights and heater etc on, stop 2 miles later and do the same. As long as your engine is in
good condition and starts OK I suspect you will get away with almost any 12V car battery.
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