i have a 2l dohc engine from ford, and i would like to know a good battery to use to start it? should i go for light and small or original spec?
thanks
one that supplies 12 volts is a good place to start
there's cheaper places to lose weight than with your battery.
i've had a halfords calcium battery in mine for the last 3 1/2 years. it was left completely untouched for 18 months while i rebuilt it and again
for 6 months over winter. each time it's started first turn of the key, strong as ever.
it's a round post one to fit a cavalier iirc. HCB063 maybe?
tom
I bought a 12v 48ah sealed for life jobbie for my 2ltr Pinto at a total cost of £33.98 delivered 18 months ago but i understand that due the rise in
metal prices etc they are much dearer now though .
Mike
I just bought the cheapest on the shelf at halfords (micra i thint retail £ 47 ) but paid £25 with trade card! remember you will not be running loads of gadgets ( e.g elec windows ,heated seats etc)
but you're still cranking a 2litre engine.
the CCA of the smaller batteries can be about half the medium size ones.
tom
This thread has some information
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=89456
Smallest non specialist battery is an A17 207x175x175 which should be fine.
As ^^^ most batteries are designed for all the toys and gewgaws in modern tintops and are much bigger than we require.
[Edited on 4/7/08 by iank]
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Originally posted by indykid
but you're still cranking a 2litre engine.
the CCA of the smaller batteries can be about half the medium size ones.
tom
I'm using this cheap mini battery to start my Dohc.
Engine has been rebuilt, new rings valves ground etc. LOADS of compression. It still starts ok
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