Rosco
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| posted on 29/9/08 at 11:31 AM |
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Battery for 4AGE
First a big thanks. I've been struggling to start my Toyota 4AGE all summer and pretty much come to the conclusion that there was a fault in
the OMEX box. But then on Friday there was a comment on this forum about the Aux connection on the ignition switch being disconnected during
cranking. I didn't know this and had the OMEX box powered with a temporary connection to the Aux contact.
2 minutes to fix this and the engine started third pull. I'm a happy man - though feeling a little peed off at a wasted summer.
A huge thanks to whoever made this comment.
To my question. Any suggestions on what battery to use with a 4AGE - something light weight but not too costly. So far I've been lifting the
battery from my tip top when working on the engine, but now need a more permenant solution.
On the same subject, I met someone at Newlands Corner the previous Sunday running a 20V Toyota in a green 7, with a really smart looking light-weight
battery - but didn't take details. If you're on-line I'd appreciate your thought. Of course, suggestions from anyone else are also
very welcome.
Thanks
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graememk
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| posted on 29/9/08 at 11:32 AM |
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i had the same problem after a re wire.
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Rosco
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| posted on 29/9/08 at 11:46 AM |
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Cheers. I don't feel quite so daft now.
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oldtimer
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| posted on 29/9/08 at 12:32 PM |
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My 4age has a DMS Technologies' Red Top 25' 12v Racing Battery, unfortunately I can't tell you what its like as it's never had
to start the engine yet!
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JimSpencer
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| posted on 29/9/08 at 02:01 PM |
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Hi
Run a Striker with 4AGE.
Had the Westco 12V20P (google it) Gel battery recommended to me and it's been excellent, and not too expensive either.
Before that used the Lead Acid from a Reliant Robin as they're small for a car battery - but nearly as much as the above.
Seen several different Bike batteries used too - but think for a very few extra £'s a gel battery is worth the extra dosh.
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Worzey
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| posted on 29/9/08 at 06:50 PM |
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It was me at Newlands 
It was an Odyssey PC545 battery - got it new on ebay for £40.
I got the powervamp battery holder and the auto terminals to go with it.
Light and powerful.
Caterham R400
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