I don't think you get any noticeable "improvement" except when the time
comes to replace the battery and you save money. Also, I suppose, you
have only half as many battery posts to keep clean. A modern 12 volt
battery would probably have more cranking amps than the 6 volt
combination, but that wouldn't necessarily be noticeable on a day-to-day
basis. Of course, there is also the weight savings. All in all, it is
mainly a matter of convenience, not so much superior performance.
Jouke Bloem had this to say:
>I have an MG C GT. I also prefer originality but i can still keep the 6
>volts stored
>in case i want them back. What improvements can i expect from a 12 volt
>battery?
>
>"James H. Nazarian" wrote:
>
>> Don,
>>
>> You're going to get a flood of mail suggesting that you replace the pair of
6
>> volt batteries with a single 12 volt battery. It is better for the car and
>> easier to find. Toss the dual 6's and go with the single 12. I am also an
>> originality freak like you, but this is the best little improvement you can
>make
>> for the car, and the silliest thing is it also works better and costs less
>too!
>>
>> Jim
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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