Amazon: - What battery?

Neatbeard · Jul 17th, 2012, 10:33

I'm no where near my car to check what battery it has in it (assuming it has the right one anyway).

What code battery should I be looking for a '64 that has a later B20 with twin carbs and an alternator?

I've done some searching and its been suggested that it should be an 069 code battery, is this correct or should I be looking for something else?

I'd like to try and get something heavy duty if poss.

Cheers in advance.

Derek UK · Jul 17th, 2012, 11:14

An 069 is fine. The number relates to the size and terminal position. "Heavy duty" relates to the cranking amps rating. Higher is better and usually a few pounds more, with name brands, Bosch, Varta better buys. If you want a black battery there are some around. Motorcraft (Ford) do one. Shop around for prices at factors or a pukka battery specialist for best value. Try and get a 5 year guarantee. Most are 3 year but a battery shop might extend it to make a sale. Target price bracket £55-65. Cheaper ones available but not many in this larger size.

Bladerider · Jul 17th, 2012, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Derek UK

An 069 is fine. The number relates to the size and terminal position. "Heavy duty" relates to the cranking amps rating. Higher is better and usually a few pounds more, with name brands, Bosch, Varta better buys. If you want a black battery there are some around. Motorcraft (Ford) do one. Shop around for prices at factors or a pukka battery specialist for best value. Try and get a 5 year guarantee. Most are 3 year but a battery shop might extend it to make a sale. Target price bracket £55-65. Cheaper ones available but not many in this larger size.

Thanks Derek, again your knowledge excels. I was thinking about a new higher rated battery for mine this weekend ready for when I fire up the rebuild.

swedishandgerman · Jul 17th, 2012, 21:44

I can't remember what battery codes they are, but the last time I bought a battery for my Amazon, I was recommended a Volvo 240 battery. The terminals were the other way round, but it was still cheaper to buy one of those plus a new, longer earth lead

Tail · Jul 18th, 2012, 08:15

Mine was a 40 amp but i got a 60 amp instead for a better reserve in the winter, longer so sits over the end of the battery tray a bit but its never let me down yet (touch wood).

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Neatbeard Junior Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2020 11:57 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norwich	What battery? I'm no where near my car to check what battery it has in it (assuming it has the right one anyway). What code battery should I be looking for a '64 that has a later B20 with twin carbs and an alternator? I've done some searching and its been suggested that it should be an 069 code battery, is this correct or should I be looking for something else? I'd like to try and get something heavy duty if poss. Cheers in advance. __________________ '64, blood red, 4 door, 2ltr with overdive.

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Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:35 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	An 069 is fine. The number relates to the size and terminal position. "Heavy duty" relates to the cranking amps rating. Higher is better and usually a few pounds more, with name brands, Bosch, Varta better buys. If you want a black battery there are some around. Motorcraft (Ford) do one. Shop around for prices at factors or a pukka battery specialist for best value. Try and get a 5 year guarantee. Most are 3 year but a battery shop might extend it to make a sale. Target price bracket £55-65. Cheaper ones available but not many in this larger size.

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Tail Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton Abbot	Mine was a 40 amp but i got a 60 amp instead for a better reserve in the winter, longer so sits over the end of the battery tray a bit but its never let me down yet (touch wood).

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