[Spridgets] Throttle cable clean & lube suggestions?

[Linda Grunthaner]

OK Larry then a group 51 it is.
Thanks Lin

On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 4:18 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

> FWIW,
>
> I have run a Group 51 in my 1500 Higher Compression with cam engine for
> years with nary a problem. You should be good.
>
> Larry
>
> On Jun 14, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> 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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