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(Message started by: Wadman on Apr 16^th, 2010, 10:59am)

Title: Batteries
Post by Wadman on Apr 16^th, 2010, 10:59am

My 1998 Ultima estate 2.3L has had battery problems over this winter, mainly because the car is not used very much these days.
I have researched batteries in general and the latest Varta models with the new technology seem a good answer. It seems not only the 12v amperage is important but the amp's that are available when starting.
Any comments pls.
Wadman

Title: Re: Batteries
Post by tonyboy on Apr 16^th, 2010, 11:55am

Hello have a look at this post..........HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1269282104)

Title: Re: Batteries
Post by Tenfut on Apr 16^th, 2010, 12:32pm

I fitted a Varta E38 175 x 175 x 278

Went in easily

Tenfut

Title: Re: Batteries
Post by Mike H on Apr 16^th, 2010, 1:49pm

Mine isn't used a lot either, I find I have to put it on a mains charger at least every couple of months and I usually leave it on for 48 hours if it's well down by then.

Also got a little solar panel charger I leave on the back shelf and plugs in the rear cigar socket, but only works in actual direct sunlight. Not a complete solution and just "delays the inevitable" (i.e. putting the mains charger on)

Title: Re: Batteries
Post by gozz on Apr 16^th, 2010, 9:29pm

I've fitted a battery master switch in my ex Pete from Hull gas converted 2.3,it doesn't get used enough and was flat within a few days.
The battery for a Scorpio is type 097,but get one with high CCA,they do vary.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Batteries
Post by Wadman on Apr 16^th, 2010, 10:30pm

Gentlemen
Thank you one and all for your answers.
I did find a simple little device today which, although connected to the mains, provides a constant trickle charge. It's designed to support classic cars etc in exhibitions.
Wadman