[TR] TR3 Batterey

[Geo Hahn]

You can sort of get the best of both worlds (cheap & vintage looking) by
stripping the labels off a WalMart battery and replacing the bar caps with
individual caps.  Won't stand up to close scrutiny but is less jarring than
a modern battery in the prominent position STC chose to place it.

I do save the labels so I can put them back on if a return in necessary.

On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 8:29 AM, Wbeech at flash.net <wbeech at flash.net> wrote:

> My friend has one of the fake 'tar top' covers on his TR4 battery.  Looks
> good until you look close, they fit a group 24 battery if you want to use
> one.   I may go that route when Big Red gets to that point.
>
> Beyond that comment, shop the sales at a place that you are confident will
> take care of you should you have any problems.
>
> Bill B
>
> Sent from mobile Bill
>
> On Feb 28, 2015, at 8:51 AM, Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I pretty much consider the battery to be a hygiene factor.
>
> IOW, if the one I use is able to reliably start the engine, how much
> better could something else start the engine?
>
> Because of that, whatever WalMart has in the size I want is what goes in.
>
> Geo
>
> On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 7:46 AM, <terryrs at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> Good morning, everyone.  Spectacular time here in New Hampshire.  It's 12
>> degrees and should warm up all the way to freezing today!  Coldest February
>> since recordkeeping started in the 19th century.  We're turning a corner
>> and with any luck can leave all bad nature behind us!  If not, well, we'll
>> just have to deal with it, although I confess that after this winter my
>> patience is wearing a little thin.
>>
>> So, as the garage nears warm enough to heat with the wood stove, am
>> readying to approach the maintenance list for this pre-season.  One thing,
>> it needs a new battery.  There have been many discussions about these, I
>> know, but am curious if any new battery has hit the market that that anyone
>> feels strongly about?  Originality is not an issue for me.
>>
>> As ever, thanks everyone.
>>
>> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
>> New Hampshire
>>
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