New Battery For +2s130
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I have just got my +2 out of the garage with a view to finally finishing the restoration and making it a daily use car.
The first thing is the battery is dead. Any thoughts on the type and capacity of new battery I should buy? Or will anything do?
No doubt many more questions will follow!
Chris
The first thing is the battery is dead. Any thoughts on the type and capacity of new battery I should buy? Or will anything do?
No doubt many more questions will follow!
Chris
- chrishewett
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A battery will loose charge sitting on the bench for a period time. The battery might just need a charge. You can get a little tester to check the acid in the battery, some places will top up the acid for you.
Failing that buy a new battery. Not too sure about the capacity required but make sure you get one the right physical size as well.
Failing that buy a new battery. Not too sure about the capacity required but make sure you get one the right physical size as well.
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steveww - Coveted Fifth Gear
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I agree, check the battery water level, add if necessary and see if it can be brought back to life with a long slow trickle charge, if it's ok, put it in a Corolla and buy a new one for the Lotus unless it's a quick starting one..... I have an Optima battery in mine, it's been there through three or four Ohio winters and still works fine, lottsa cranking power and was in the car when I bought it. Not sure which exact model it is, the car's not here. I'll email you.
- 1964 S1
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Replaced my battery the other month. Only problem I found was getting the correct type so that you could use the original mounting system. I tried charging the old battery, it would hold a charge but went flat when trying to start the engine from cold. The new battery has made a big difference to starting.
- JACKJABBA
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What should the original mounting system be? Mine just sits in the boot. Obviously I will have to do something about it as I am likely to tip it over when cornering.
Chris
Chris
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The battery in my 69 +2 is the Optima 8000, 800 cold cranking amps which has gotten the job done a lot longer than I ever thought it would. I don't know how many years old it is but it's going strong. Made in the USA. It fits in the notch at the RF of my trunk/boot floor. Fits very snugly and I have immaturely never installed a hold down, figuring I'd have to flip the car to dislodge it but this thread has made me see the light. Mounting wise, I'll use a convential three piece unit, two threaded rods with J or T ends and an L bracket for the rear top edge of the battery. May have to strap between the T hooks underneath...
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