TA batteries

[Roger Muir]

20:1 Compression ratio in a TA?? Surely not an MPJG engine then!! Roger TA1890 with MPJG engine (MPJG 2836) ________________________________ From: MERLIN GARAGES ddarrell@btconnect.com> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, 14 January, 2010 18:03:22 Subject: RE: [mg-tabc] TA batteries Hi i used 2 Vauxhall batteries of some kind in my MGC a while ago they really cranked the engine over but were a real sod to get out of the wells. They would be better in a TA there is a little more room. They were far cheaper than MGC ones which in those days had a higher capacity than the MGB ones and were also heavier on the wallet than MGB ones. Wired in parallel not series. Even further back i used a Ford Anglia 105e battery (pathetic AH) in the TA on a board with a bungee cord to hold it in. Those were the days. Seriously any modern battery that fitted would do and if you have an early TA you should have plenty of room because the battery compartment is wider than any other model. I do need to get another 2 Vauxhall type batteries for my TA project very shortly so i will give my battery supplier a call tomorrow and let you know what fits. The TA has a compression of 20 to 1 and is being tuned to do the grand prix circuit straight of Silverstone at 100mph. By the way are we giving the Grand Prix drivers a tour of the circuit before the meeting? I want one that does not deliberately crash the car so that someone else can win, or someone who runs into another car to win and most certainly not someone who dives a red car!!!! David Darrell TA 0455 Very very cold Wales UK (perhaps warmer after the hot air returned from this e mail) -----Original Message----- From: mg-tabc@yahoogroups .com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups .com] On Behalf Of cliffknight@ tiscali.co. uk Sent: 14 January 2010 16:37 To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups .com Subject: [mg-tabc] TA batteries A question for those with TAs using a single 12 volt battery. I need to replace my twin 6v batteries. I have always used MGB units but for reasons of cost I'm thinking of using a single 12V this time. My question is: what AH raiting (or cold cranking current) batteries have been used for TAs with success? It looks as though the capacity will inevitably be less than the old pair of 6Volt batteries. Does this present any problems? Thanks in advance Cliff (Skopelos, Greece) 2009: A year in review - http://www.tiscali http://www.tiscali co.uk/2009> co.uk/2009 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Clive Sherriff]

A most worthwhile project. I would suggest a suitable Fuel Mix for 20:1 is 75% petrol 5% benzol and 20% Semtex. Or you planning to use genuine Welsh Dragons Blood and Tetraboost? Would also suggest a reinforced bonnet top and undertray to catch the cylinder head and sump respectively. Clive Oxford UK =====================================

----- Original Message ----- From: MERLIN GARAGES To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:03 PM Subject: RE: [mg-tabc] TA batteries ........................... The TA has a compression of 20 to 1 and is being tuned to do the grand prix circuit straight of Silverstone at 100mph. By the way are we giving the Grand Prix drivers a tour of the circuit before the meeting? I want one that does not deliberately crash the car so that someone else can win, or someone who runs into another car to win and most certainly not someone who dives a red car!!!! David Darrell TA 0455 Very very cold Wales UK (perhaps warmer after the hot air returned from this e mail) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[MERLIN GARAGES]

Hi i was told to look up http://www.motionbattery.co.uk> www.motionbattery.co.uk it has sizes and AH for most common sizes in European cars and they say they will beat any price! I am not so sure about that for brands other than their own but their own do not look too bad they weigh the same as the branded ones and are just down on power capacity and have warranty for 3 years. Worth comparing with at your local dealer. David Darrell TA0455 2004 MGZR Diesel that started with an original battery at -12 and only 2 glow plugs Cold Wales UK -----Original Message----- From: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cliffknight@tiscali.co.uk Sent: 14 January 2010 16:37 To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [mg-tabc] TA batteries A question for those with TAs using a single 12 volt battery. I need to replace my twin 6v batteries. I have always used MGB units but for reasons of cost I'm thinking of using a single 12V this time. My question is: what AH raiting (or cold cranking current) batteries have been used for TAs with success? It looks as though the capacity will inevitably be less than the old pair of 6Volt batteries. Does this present any problems? Thanks in advance Cliff (Skopelos, Greece) 2009: A year in review - http://www.tiscali http://www.tiscali.co.uk/2009> co.uk/2009 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]