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Re: Need Battery Recommendation

To: Bob Spidell <bspidell@pacbell.net>,
Subject: Re: Need Battery Recommendation
From: Terry Blubaugh <tblubaugh@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 16:40:24 -0700
Hi Bob,

I've used the Sears "Die Hard" in mine for the past 20 years, with great 
results.  They too last about 5-7 years.

Terry Blubaugh


Bob Spidell wrote:

>The 5-yr battery in my BJ8 gave up the ghost today, after a measly
>7+ years ;)   It was an Eveready brand bought at Costco and it's the
>best battery I've ever seen ... never corroded the terminals or caused
>a problem in 7+ years.
>
>Anyway, anyone got a recommendation for batteries; looking for 
>something reliable and not inclined to leak acid or fumes.  The local
>parts house I like--Winchester Auto--recommends their house brand,
>called "Advantage," anybody have experience?  I'd go with an Optima,
>but think it might be a pain to fit with the stock Healey brackets.
>
>
>bs
>********************************************
>Bob Spidell         San Jose, CA        bspidell@pacbell.net
>'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
>********************************************

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