[Spridgets] Throttle cable clean & lube suggestions?

[Rick Fisk]

I've been using group 51 batteries in my Spridgets for years.  They work just fine.

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> On Jun 14, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Larry, Billy & List,
> I just got off the phone with Interstate and being I have a 1275 500 is just at the edge of what I should have as per CCA below here are my choices.
>  
> Group 51
> MT51 suggested retail $121.95
> 500 CCA
> H- 8 7/8"
> L- 9 3/8
> W- 5 1/8"
>  
> Group 34
> MT34 suggested retail $129.95
> CCA 700
> H- 7 3/4"
> L- 10 1/4"
> W- 6 7/8"
>  
> Group 24
> MT24 suggested retail $127.95
> CCA 600
> H- 8 3/4"
> L- 10 1/4"
> W- 6 7/8"
>  
> Either way I still need to remove the hood to remove the old one will 500CCA be enough for the 1275 as I thought it required 700?
>  
> Lin
>  
>  
> 
>> On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 6:15 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Larry, Billy and List,
>> I was looking at batteries online at work yesterday and wow lots to choose from but I would rather a smaller size so I don't have to pull the hood off that would be ideal. I looked at the 51 size and I need to know the recommended cca cold cranking amps the group suggests for my 1275 engine. I haven't decided if I should spent $150 on Optima or Interstate or go cheap and small and just replace more often as I barely use my LBC. Any suggestions?
>> Lin
>> 
>> 62 Sprite 1275 engine NJ cold in winter and not garaged but covered (I disconnect in winter) Yes I'll get new battery cables too.
>> 
>>> On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
>>> Lin,
>>> 
>>> If you buy a new battery get a Group 51 battery, not just replace the Group 24 (or 26) one that is in there. They have similar cranking power and are a bit smaller and do not need to remove the bonnet to get it in and out.
>>> 
>>> Larry
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 13, 2016, at 10:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Yes Billy I'll get heavier gauge wire and use my brand new Interstate battery from my truck too. I guess 10 years is long enough. I'm going to try not to remove everything and waste time. I'' set the new battery on a large plank of wood across the hood just to test it out as I have to remove the hood to remove the battery and I just want answers now.
>>>> Lin
>>>> 
>>>>> On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 11:26 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>>>>> Get a new battery, then run a new wire from the fuse box to the pump using one gauge bigger than whatever the factory used, and then add a dedicated ground wire from somewhere near the battery ground to the pump.
>>>> 
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