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stapla
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January 15, 2010, 06:41:53 PM »
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Hi All,
I need to buy a new battery for the FC. Ideally I'd like one that doesn't look completely out of place.
Any ideas ?
Cheers
Peter.
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Peter
Try Ariel Batteries in Melbourne. They rebuild old batteries and were able to supply a good look-alike for my FJ. It was posted up to me dry and I just had to get it filled with acid. They may be able to help. Tel: 03 9481 5731
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Rocket Industries has DELCO Hard Rubber script batteries dry charged ......FC427.....
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Thanks all. I will followup with the battery supplier next week.
Next question, what battery cable does a late FC have ?
I don't have one in good nick. Should it have the braided one to the block ?
I'm looking for a battery cable in good nick, plus the battery hold down angle bracket. I have the 2 rod tie down thingo's.
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Vintage Wiring
do these. They're very responsive when you email them.
The retaining bracket shouldn't be too hard to come by.
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January 17, 2010, 10:07:04 PM »
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Peter,
The earth strap is braided.
They're a bit hard to come by. I got mine from
Globe Battery Sales & Service,
7 Davies Rd.,
Padstow NSW
(02) 97733654
They were very co-operative on the phone. And prompt service.
Martin
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peter the braided earth strap is readily available from Jaycar the electrical gismo shop.
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Could you please advise the part number of the Delco hard rubber script battery you purchased from Rocket Ind
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I ended using Ariel who are supplying the used hard rubber case. We'll see how it looks when it arrives next week. I haven't seen the rocket industries one, but would like to see a picture.
I visited jaycar but there braided cables were a bit too short. I ended finding matson being a wholesaler of the earth strap in various lengths and ends.
http://www.matson.com.au/cable_copper.html
I ordered through one of their local retailers (battery world in SA). Again until it arrives I won't know if they are any good.
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What sort of money are the hard rubber ones
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Quote from: Lizard on January 25, 2010, 01:36:15 PM
What sort of money are the hard rubber ones
Hi Lizard,
I missed your question, so sorry about the slow reply.
Price was $180 ex GST for a reco'd Hard Rubber Battery. Ended up $220 delivered to Adelaide. Add $10 or $20 for acid.
Unfortunately the first one was cracked when it was delivered, most likely due to being dropped by the post.
Ariel sent a replacement unit that didn't get damaged the 2nd time. I'm not sure how many they have left.
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You got the last one Peter. Apparently they are searching around overseas for some new ones that are similar in appearance. The 6 volt for the FJ isn't a bad copy so these might be worth a look if they can get any.
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