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Re: Lead battery adapters

To: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Lead battery adapters
From: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 11:41:11 -0800

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>>> I've been using a Miata replacement battery from Westco for a few
>>> years in my 67.5 Datsun Roadster.. Last time I bought one it was
>>> about $65, including shipping, rather than the $110+ that Mazda  
>>> gets.
>>>
>>
>> Miata batteries from Mazda have a tubing system to vent the gases out
>> of the trunk. The replacement battery would be great for secondary
>> uses, but I was cautioned to use the original equipment type as a
>> replacement.
>>
>>
>
> By whom?  Replacement batteries have a provision to attach vent tubes.

Sorry. I haven't been in the market for the Miata battery for about  
ten years. At the time, I was unable to find a replacement battery  
that had the vent tube. Never mind.

- Bill




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