Use a Group 26 Battery. The advantage of the single 12 volt battery is that
they use newer battery technology over the 6 volt lead acid types that
originally came with your car. That is, you get more CCAs and a battery that,
on average, will out perform and outlast the twin 6s. As far as I can tell,
this is the only real advantage - well cost too!!!. You can pick up a Group
26 450 CCA battery for about $30 on sale and a 650 CCA battery for less than
$50 any day of the week. A set of 6 volt batteries (last time I purchased a
pair - say 1990 or so) set me back about $100 (without the acid) and lasted
until 1994 when I changed over the single 12 volt arrangement which is still
cranking strong.
However, if you are a stickler for originality, the dual 6s are the way to go!
Dr. Doug
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of RossOvercash
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 1998 7:10 AM
To: Blake Wylie; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: What type of battery...
Blake,
A 67B originally had 2 6volt batteries in it. If a DPO has converted it to
a 12 volt the best solution is to take the existing battery (if it is still
there) to the parts shop so that you purchase one with the precise
dementions. There is not much (if any) room for error in the battery box's
on these cars. If you do not havre the battery I seem to recall that a
Group 24 or 26 battery will fit! Anyone out there please jump in! Other
than cost is there some reason why he is usuing a 12 volt?
Safety Fast !!!
Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer MA
http://www.tiac.com/users/jroverca/index.htm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Blake Wylie
> Sent: Friday, March 13, 1998 9:29 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: What type of battery...
>
>
> I know a guy who is in need of a 12V battery for his '67 B. He isn't able
> to find one that will fit. What type does he need to buy? What do you
> recommend?
>
> Just thought I would help him out here. I never had to buy one myself, as
> the battery from the PO is still cranking away with no end in site *knock
on
> wood*.
>
> Thanks in advance! :)
>
> Blake Wylie
> 1970 MGB
>
>
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