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New Battery
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:03 pm
by staticpatterns
Hi there I'm new to the morris minor scene and was just wondering where the best place is to get a new battery for my 1967 morris minor 1000? Thanks, Soph
battery
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:39 pm
by Willie
Well, I bought mine from Halfords over six years ago and it is still going strong, I presume that they still do a suitable type but if not you should have
a local battery supplier. If you have a Makro store near you I notice that they do a suitable battery for under £25 with a three year guarantee.
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:43 pm
by staticpatterns
Brilliant thank you I'll be making a trip this weekend, makro probably easiest. What type should I be looking for as in Halfords they seemed to have nothing specifically for morrises?
battery
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:01 pm
by Willie
The physical dimensions are not a problem as the battery compartment on
the morris is extremely large. What you have to watch for is the size of the
battery contacts which are tapered round posts as there are many totally different types. Just compare your selection with your present unit.
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:06 pm
by d_harris
If you can wait until tomorrow, we have a halfrauds battery in the mog, I will check the model number for you
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:23 am
by RogerRust
Try and find a black one! They look nicer!
I printed a Vintage label on my computer and stuck it on mine.
I know its sad, but I little touches like that.
I got one from my local motor factor for £20 - good as any I think.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:31 pm
by HarryMango
It's a type 038 that you need.
Rog
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:17 pm
by d_harris
yup, HB038. About £15 as I recall
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:37 pm
by WPR678B
The Macro one's are black!
They are also a very good battery
. The first one i bought from there was about 4 years ago and its still going strong. 038 is the type that is recommended for the Minor, but i always go for the 067 or 069 as they fill the battery tray well and give the extra cranking power in the winter. Before anyone ask's, no, it hasn't led to any problems by fitting a higher rated battery!
Last one i got was about £25 plus VAT.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:42 pm
by minor_hickup
No I did the same, I think mines a 45 amps an hour battery and it cranks brilliantly.
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:08 am
by salty_monk
I always fitted a bigger one too... Last one came from a mate's 1.8 Renault 19 he was scrapping so was a reasonably big beast...
Certainly helps in the winter, even with only short runs original charging gear (not alternator) I never really needed to put it on the charger.
Dan
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:15 pm
by Onne
I had a 72Ah battery in mine all winter. I measured the tray, and it should even fit a 88Ah one.
Now on 44Ah btw
Onne
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:43 pm
by Kevin
Just found a site that shows the battery numbers
http://www.yuasa-battery.co.uk/autocars_r.html