I agree with Jan.
Al (in damn cold Canada where it is below zero today and will get a hell of a
lot
colder before spring)
Jan Eyerman wrote:
> To my great surprise, I have had very good luck with the cheapest batteries
> around. As long as the car isn't driven alot (and therefore started alot),
> the cheap batteries seem to stand up very well. The battery in Hillman
> Avenger was a $25 special at Advance Auto Parts (been in for 3 years) and the
> one in my '59 Minx was also a cheap one (been in for over 5 years). You can
> buy red and gold "Lucas" labels to stick on them from Moss Motors.
>
> HOWEVER, in my regular use cars I buy the best one I can find and if I planned
> to use either of my Hillmans on a daily basis, I would go for the highest
> cranking amp battery that would physically fit in the battery tray (this would
> also be the most expensive). The difference in cranking amps is notable-cheap
> small batteries are around 300 while the big ones are over 900.
>
> Jan Eyerman (in somewhat cold Northern New Jersey where it can a little below
> zero in the winter)
>
> Jason Raser <jasonraser@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My father was an RV dealer for 30 years and swore by
> marine batteries. He put them in all his cars. He
> also swore by Interstate batteries. When I bought a
> Die Hard from Sears two years ago he gave me a hard
> time.
> --- Bill Blue <dablue@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bill Blue" <dablue@worldnet.att.net>
> > To: <SunbeamAlpine64@aol.com>
> > Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 4:29 PM
> > Subject: Re: Replacement Battery ?
> >
> >
> > > By and large, batteries are a commodity. It
> > appears there are only 3 or
> > 4
> > > manufacturers. I was in one large battery mfg a
> > few years ago and they
> > had
> > > a warehouse full of batteries being charged and
> > awaiting shipment. An
> > order
> > > comes in, labels are pasted on, and out they go!
> > It was strickly a "Your
> > > Label Here" operation.
> > >
> > > Try to get one that fits and is fresh. If you
> > have a good experience with
> > a
> > > brand, stick with it. The length of warranty and
> > Cold Crank Hours seem to
> > > be the best indicators of quality. Price does not
> > appear to be related to
> > > anything except the dealers profit.
> > >
> > > Something to look into if you drive only in the
> > summer is a marine
> > battery.
> > > They are made to go into deep discharge and take a
> > charge without harm.
> > Car
> > > batteries are made to develop a huge amp surge
> > under all conditions
> > > (important for winter starting) but don't like
> > deep discharges. I have
> > > never had any personal experience with the marine
> > batteries, has anyone?
> > > Bill
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <SunbeamAlpine64@aol.com>
> > > To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 1:04 PM
> > > Subject: Replacement Battery ?
> > >
> > >
> > > > After too many recharges my battery has finally
> > bitten the dust and is
> > > need
> > > > of replacing. Can anyone recommend a
> > brand/specification/things to look
> > > out
> > > > for (other than 12v with a positive and negative
> > post!) I have a Series
> > 4
> > > > with a stock generator.
> > > >
> > > > thanks
> > > >
> > > > Mark
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