Thanks for the info and the forward of your older post. I'll print this
stuff up and give it to the guy I am asking for. :)
Thanks! :)
Blake
At 04:15 PM 3/14/98 UT, doug russell wrote:
>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!
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>Dr. Doug
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>-----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...
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>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
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>
>> -----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...
>>
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>> 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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