New Battery ?

[stapla]

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.

[Ken's 57]

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

Cheers......Ken

[FC427]

Rocket Industries has DELCO  Hard Rubber  script batteries  dry charged ......FC427.....

[stapla]

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.

Cheers
Peter.

[RET]

Vintage Wiring do these. They're very responsive when you email them.

The retaining bracket shouldn't be too hard to come by.

RET

[Martin]

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

[freddyc]

peter the braided earth strap is readily available from Jaycar the electrical gismo shop.
regards fred

[FCman]

FC427

Could you please advise the part number of the Delco hard rubber script battery you purchased from Rocket Ind

Rgs FCman

[stapla]

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.

Cheers
Peter.

[Papa Smurf]

What sort of money are the hard rubber ones

[stapla]

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.

Cheers
Peter.

[Ken's 57]

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.