[Healeys] Battery suggestion

[pennell at cox.net]

David,

I cannot beat 19 years (unvelievable) or even 10 years.  I just this week replace the battery in my BN7 (12 volter not two 6 volters).  It was just over 8 years old and a bottom of the line lead/acid battery from Pep Boys.  Prostart is the model and it was a series 26R.  Never used a trickle charger or anything.  I think it has served me quite well - no complaints.

I paid $49 for it in 2001 and have been quite happy with it.  The recent replacement was $65.  As someone else has said be ready for sticker shock.  I did not expect quite 65.

Keith Pennell

---- David Z <davzu29 at cox.net> wrote: 
> Folks,
> 
> I have a BJ8 with a battery tha died unexpectedly last weekend. I can't
> complain because the battery was - no kidding - 19 years old. It was a Delco
> marine series 26 and it lasted 2 - 3 times longer than a regular battery. I
> know a series 27 is the right size for my car, but evidently Delco didn't make
> a series 27 marine battery back when this one was installed. My understanding
> is a marine battery has thicker plates and is more durable than a regular car
> battery, which may be the reason the P.O. put it in. I'm wondering what other
> people are using in their vehicles? I tried looking in the archives, but can't
> seem to find anything even though I remember some discussion about batteries a
> few months ago. Any suggestions?
> Thanks!
> David Z.