question M151A2 Batteries

[Masseyboy89]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me which batteries/any information of the original batteries (rough measurements, CCA etc.) the MUTT had, or what you use in your MUTT's today?

I have been using a pair of 643's that I buy for my tractors to run the cars but they are far to big to fit in the tray. The battery trays in the cars I am currently rebuilding are well rotten so I was going to design different trays to house modern day equivalent batteries, any ideas on which I should go for would be greatly appreciated, Simon.

[david1212]

I did find a list but can't quickly drop onto the same website page

 

Some info here about 10 most popular car battery sizes

http://www.advancedbatterysupplies.co.uk/carbatteriescomparedbytype.html

 

also this is comprehensive but you have got to trawl through

http://www.tayna.co.uk/Numax-Car-Batteries-S219-1.html

 

096 is a popular size for 2.5 / 3 litre petrol and 2 litre diesel.

[Masseyboy89]

Thanks for the help! I might pop into Halfords before I buy one and have a look at the 096 and give it a quick measure.

Simon.

[david1212]

Thanks for the help! I might pop into Halfords before I buy one and have a look at the 096 and give it a quick measure.

Simon.

 

Only LOOK in Halfrauds !!!

 

Plenty of places that are better value, you just need to decide if to buy cheapest and replace after 3-4 years or better quality.

 

Last year I bought a large car battery half the price of Halfrauds from Alpha-Products

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/alpha-products-man/?_trksid=p4340.l2559

 

067 is same size as 096 but lower capacity / CCA

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-CAR-BATTERY-067-096-PEUGEOT-RENAULT-ROVER-JAGUAR-/180545767300?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a095dc784

 

while this seller offering lifetime guarantee....if still around in 5 years time of course and your MUTT would qualify

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LUCAS-12v-096-CAR-BATTERY-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-/260550815145?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3caa09eda9

[Masseyboy89]

Don't worry I will! I get trade discount in our local motor factors now, batteries are pretty reasonable, my 643's cost around £70 a go with 3years warranty. I'll see how I get on with 096's

[TooTallMike]

Hi,

When I rebuilt my MUTT I removed the tray that sits in the battery box and made a wooden base to create a flat floor as the MUTT floor is curved there and the batteries sat wonky. I then used the largest pair of standard Halfords-type batteries that would fit under the cover. I fabricated clamps to pick up on the original clamping points so it could be returned to original config without any work.

- MG

[Masseyboy89]

Hi,

When I rebuilt my MUTT I removed the tray that sits in the battery box and made a wooden base to create a flat floor as the MUTT floor is curved there and the batteries sat wonky. I then used the largest pair of standard Halfords-type batteries that would fit under the cover. I fabricated clamps to pick up on the original clamping points so it could be returned to original config without any work.

- MG

 

Thanks MG, do you remember the number of the batteries you bought? Regards, Simon.

[TooTallMike]

Thanks MG, do you remember the number of the batteries you bought? Regards, Simon.

No, sorry - but you could ask Snapper as it's now his!

 

- MG