Re[2]: [mg-tabc] TC Battery Replacement

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Thanks to all for replying to my request about a replacement TC battery.I shall be off to Halfords shortly to see what is on offer.Regards Mike Bate.TC10200 - Sunny Cornwall UK.

On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 20:32, Duncan morelists@yahoo.com [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:[quote] Group 54 batteries also fit well, and a very common size. About 1 inch wider than a group 51 and a couple inches shorter. Width-wise, they fit like a glove in my TC battery box. 640 CCA in my group 54 standard duty. Duncan-TC9866/exu On Saturday, March 24, 2018, 5:10:30 PM PDT, Stephen D Stierman morgan7709@sbcglobal.net [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Good advise........ You might try a 51R, this is a Honda CRV type battery that is used in various Miatas these days as well. Fairly compact size and decent power, more than a TC will ever need to get started.Steve TC2911 [b]From:[/b] "Graham graham47tc@btinternet.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> [b]To:[/b] Peter Cole pcoleuk@gmail.com> [b]Cc:[/b] Mike Bate mailbox@tudorstudios.co.uk>; MG-TABC List mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:06 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] TC Battery Replacement Mike, Peter,When I needed new batteries on my MGC, I was advised by an experienced MGC man, to buy the smallest 12v battery that Halfords sold. It would have more than enough power even for a 6 cylinder, 3 litre engine, compared to the 2 x 6 volt batteries originally used. Sure enough, he is right. Thus I did the same for the TC. It has more than enough power, and just about fits down into the box.not expensive either.It shows how battery technology has advanced since our cars were made.Just a thought, Graham Sent from my iPad On 24 Mar 2018, at 10:31, Peter Cole pcoleuk@gmail.com [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Mike, The simple answer is to take a tape measure with you into Halfords and buy the biggest battery that will fit into the battery compartment consistent with whatever means you use to fix it into position. I have a battery from Halfords in my TC. It is their model No HB053, but there is probably room for a larger one. Generally batteries don't die due to use, they die due to misuse. My daily driver is more than ten years old now and still has its original battery but a battery sitting in a classic car which is used less frequently is particularly vulnerable. This can be mitigated by the use of an intelligent charger such as those made by Ctek. RegardsPeter On 24 March 2018 at 08:46, mailbox@tudorstudios.co.uk [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: [u][/u] [b]Hi Listers,[/b][b]After this bout of cold weather my ever trusty TC battery has decided not to play ball anymore.[/b][b]There are no markings on it or makers name and looks like what I understand was called the old 'Knife' style.[/b][b]Can anyone advise me of the correct/preferred rating or make for its replacement?[/b][b]It will be bought from Halfords (other stores are available) or my local agricultural dealer.[/b][b]Kind regards,[/b][b]Mike Bate - TC10200 - Cornwall, awaiting Spring.[/b]

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