Tar-top Battery

[RET]

The original style "tar-top" battery in my FE has developed a crack in the casing, and I need to replace it.

Does anyone have any suggestions on where I might find such a thing? I have heard of NOS casings being available from time to time.

Thanks in advance,

RET

[Stewy]

Hi RET,

Have you seen these couple on ebay   :o

[ebay]110973798821[/ebay]

[ebay]280958324389[/ebay]

Cheers Stewy   8)

[ehsv6]

http://www.arielbatteries.com.au/ in Melbourne build and reco them, may give you some info or someone in Sydney.

[RET]

Stewy,

Yeah. No. :o

Keith,

Thanks for the tip - that's the mob I'd heard of, couldn't remember the name. I've sent 'em an email.

cheers
RET

[graham_fuller]

Ret,
You could also try Globe Batteries @ Padstow.
Cheers,
Graham

[RET]

Thanks Graham, I will. I had previously got the impression they would rebuild one if you had the hard rubber casing, but that's the problem: mine's had it.

I'll give them a ring on Monday.

cheers RET

[Ken's 57]

RET - Ariel have done quite a few battery rebuilds for me over the years. I've always been happy with their work. I simply empty the battery and post it down to them. They send it back dry and then it's just a matter of adding the acid.

Ken

[RET]

Thanks Ken. The hard-rubber casing on mine is cracked, and I'm told they can't really be repaired.

No reply as yet from Ariel to email over the weekend. If work quietens down a bit, I might ring 'em and discuss.

Appreciate the help.

cheers
RET

[Ken's 57]

RET - if the old one's beyond repair it might be worth your while to ask if they have any originals in stock. I bought a re-built genuine FE/FC battery from them about 8 months ago. I know they get them from time to time.

Ken