In message <9311160808.AA0078@WMCBRIDE.space.SWRI.EDU> writes:
> My son has a '74 MGB with dual 6 volt batteries which appear to
> be approaching the end of their useful lives. He has been considering
> switching to a single 12v battery.
>
> Is this "easy" and what are the "gottchas" ? Which side carries the battery
> and are their replacement cables available to make the switch or is this a
> home
> mechanics job? What is the recommended battery size and type (South Texas
> driving)
>
> thanks,
>
> Bill
>
I just did this myself on a '68 BGT. The wire between the battery and starter
solinoid goes along the right hand side, so that is the side to place the 12 V
battery. I don't know the size. I got it at a Kragen auto parts store and it
was their 700 series. I'm sure it is a standard size. It is just a little
bigger than the 6 volt and is a tight squeeze... but it fits. I purchased a new
ground strap. Drilled a hole in the rear of the battery mounting pocket in the
same relative location as the one in the left side, then bolted the new ground
strap in using 2 star washers. The star washers were placed against the body on
ether side to insure good electrical contact. I dropped the new battery in,
hooked up the old hot battery wire and the new ground strap. Thats all there is
to it. I left the old wiring in just in case that in some fit of insanity I
could switch back to two 6 V batteries. It was less effort than replacing both
batteries and the ground strap. If I recall correctly, the single battery has
more cranking AMPs than the two 6 V batteries.
Good luck,
TeriAnn
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