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TopCat327
Joined: 06 Mar 2012 Posts: 19
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:51 pm Post subject: buying a new battery What amp and so on |
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what am i looking for when buying a battery for my 1962 a40? |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7113 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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The first Farina A40 used a Lucas BT 7A which is a 43 amp-hr battery.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon |
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bob2
Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 1727 Location: Malta
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:49 am Post subject: |
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my minis both have a 45 amp battery, one does also share starting duties on the hunter so I say with such a battery you should be ok for the a40.
however as rick suggested make sure the polarities are in the correct position |
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