Battery recommendations....

[bluemoggie1970]

Hi, I need a new battery for my Morris. Just wondered what one i should go for? I don't want spend too much, but want something thats gonna do the job!

Luke

[dalebrignall]

any 038 will be fine .

[bmcecosse]

COSTCO are best for batteries. No need for a bigger battery - DO make sure the terminals are right way round to keep them at the back of the battery tray - away from clamping bar. Get the largest battery Costco have for the lowest price - if you see what i mean.

[bluemoggie1970]

Unfortunately I'm not a member of Costco, but i found this one, is this right and is the price good?

http://www.batterymasters.co.uk/Product ... _2478.aspx

[bmcecosse]

Good enough make - seems a bit expensive to me........

[aupickup]

good price

[bmcecosse]

This one slightly cheaper http://www.countybatteryservices.co.uk/ ... -2568.html but terminals on the wrong side.......
For very little more money this one has higher capacity and cranking power - and the terminals are right way round!
http://www.countybatteryservices.co.uk/ ... Path=31713

[bluemoggie1970]

Excellent thanks, I think I'll go for the better one. £35 is cheap!

Thanks Roy

[bluemoggie1970]

Although it doesn't say it fits a Morris, will this one fit ok without having to change anything? Sorry for my lack of knowledge!

[bmcecosse]

Yes - and the terminals will be at the back away from the clamp - IF you are -ve earth ????

[bluemoggie1970]

Sorry, what's -ve earth? I guess its negative earth. As i look at the car, - is on the left and + on the right.

[bmcecosse]

Oh - well - unless you fancy making the switch, better stick with the 038 battery.

[bluemoggie1970]

Ok thanks. Will do.

Luke

[DaisyMayFozz]

i got a 063 for £30 and my car is positive earth, that's OK isn't it?

[bmcecosse]

It's an OK price - just make sure the terminals can't short against the holding bar.

[DaisyMayFozz]

they defiantly cant short against the battery bar, partly because its been wrapped in black rubber tubing(not sure why though). least i know that i have done something right.

[bmcecosse]

It's much safer if the terminals are at the rear - well away from the bar. Wrapped in tubing doesn't sound too safe.....