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1. battery (score: 1)
Author: "fred thomas" <frede.thomas2@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:45:28 -0500
List, just what is the correct group battery size for a 1978 1500, many thanks, no spec books at hand. "FT" == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
/html/spitfires/2005-11/msg00062.html (6,701 bytes)

2. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: doug@dougbraun.com
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:18:17 -0500
Warning! Many battery listings have the WRONG size for a Spitfire. I forget what size code my battery is, but it is 9" wide and 7" deep and it fits fine. Doug Braun '72 Spit == This list supported in
/html/spitfires/2005-11/msg00066.html (6,943 bytes)

3. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:49:16 -0600
The one that they specify is too tall and will hit the bonnet. I didn't see a Group Number but the one I have is a Duralast part number 58 DN Roger == This list supported in part by The Vintage Trium
/html/spitfires/2005-11/msg00067.html (7,451 bytes)

4. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: "George T. Pasek Jr" <pasek001@umn.edu>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:31:08 -0600
Ooh - Ooh - Ooh - I can answer this one!! Pick Me! Pick Me!! Finally, someone asked a question I can answer : ) I just bought a battery for my 78 Spit last month because the one that the PO put in wa
/html/spitfires/2005-11/msg00068.html (7,813 bytes)

5. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Henry Stike <stiker2126@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 06:34:42 -0800 (PST)
Man, and I thought I was the only one that happened Henry Stike __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com == This list
/html/spitfires/2005-11/msg00069.html (7,921 bytes)

6. battery (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 10:08:44 -0400
I know this has been discussed before, but I was not in need then and I am now, what is the recommended battery group size for a 1978 1500. Thanks "FT" /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// o
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00155.html (6,844 bytes)

7. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: "ptegler@cablespeed" <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 10:58:23 -0400
Fred...a standard group 26 fits just fine. (note... NOT a 26R) the R would put the terminals on the wrong sides. Paul Tegler ptegler@cablespeed.com www.teglerizer.com /// spitfires@autox.team.net mai
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00157.html (7,351 bytes)

8. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Michael Hargreave Mawson <OC@46thFoot.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 16:41:32 +0100
Dear Fred, My own theory about this (particularly if the car is not going to be a daily driver) is: "the biggest, longest-life, battery that you can physically squeeze into the battery compartment".
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00159.html (7,399 bytes)

9. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 12:42:28 -0400
While we're on the subject of starting ability: My car was occasionally having cranking. I knew the battery was good, and I had checked all the connections, and I had replaced the starter solenoid la
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00161.html (8,392 bytes)

10. RE: battery (score: 1)
Author: "David A. Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:19:53 -0400
When the spit needed a new battery 3 years ago, I went to my NAPA guy and said here are the physical measurements of the largest battery it can hold . Find me the most powerful battery to fill that
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00162.html (7,412 bytes)

11. battery (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:16:32 -0500
I wonder if all those V/W owers knew how dangerous their cars were with the battery under the back seat and just think these folks drove these cars like this for over 30 years, well I guess it's a li
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00167.html (6,544 bytes)

12. battery (score: 1)
Author: "dick lee" <dickandalice@i2k.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 13:54:17 -0500
I just saw A commercial for A Die-Hard battery that has A cutout built in. The cut out is operated by remote control.Has anyone read or heard anything ,good or bad, about them? Possibly A good securi
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00597.html (6,946 bytes)

13. battery (score: 1)
Author: "Arthur H. Smith" <arthurhsmith@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:10:39 -0500
Message text written by "dick lee" in. The cut out is operated by remote control.Has anyone read or heard anything ,good or bad, about them? Possibly A good security against theft for the Spit.< I do
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00599.html (7,900 bytes)

14. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:44:07 -0800
Wow! All the worry about batteries getting stolen and kill switchs and all-I've never had a battery stolen-or a car stolen. (And I lived in Naples Italy!) And I've left my cars overnight in the stree
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00600.html (8,760 bytes)

15. Battery (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:34:47 -0800
The ad caught my attention, an interesting idea. Went over to Sear's web page, the battery is on sale for $150. Nothing mentioned regarding if all power is cut off. Hopefully, it just current limits
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00601.html (7,245 bytes)

16. re: battery (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 16:09:39 EST
With no knowledge about the battery in question, I agree that if the bonnet opens, the battery with a kill switch is rather useless. Best anti theft (in my book): install an inline toggle switch in t
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00602.html (7,235 bytes)

17. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 16:00:22 -0500
Yeah, Laura, same here. I'm sure when the cars were contemporary, the batteries were more prone to theft because the non-locking nature of the bonnet was better known. But now that I think about it,
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00604.html (7,567 bytes)

18. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 21:22:12 -0700
It's probably a good thing. When he learns how, he'll probably lift it by the latches!!! Joe -- "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort." -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00622.html (7,434 bytes)

19. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: "Andrew Holmes" <holmes_law@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:56:17 PST
Ever let a valet park your spit? Let's see: Where's reverse! Where're the headlights! Why won't the Parking hand brake stay up! What's this lever do? (as he flips the escutcheon-mounted OD and puts i
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00638.html (8,486 bytes)

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