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[Gogobroom]

hello - this is probably a silly question but ..

Which battery do I need for a 1969 Clubmnan ? will a standard Mini battery be ok ? I have checked at the local battery place and they stated the battery for Clubman was different and they dont sock it. n.b. i would hav ethought they would be the same for all mini's

Any help appreciated.

[minimadjonesy]

standard battery will be fine! However, I always buy the Metro Turbo ones as they have a bit of a better punch!

[Purple Tom]

I have a vauxhall freedom 074 battery in mine! If you measure the battery box hole, and assuming you have the right sort of terminals*, then get the biggest battery that will fit in th'ole!

* these are easily changeable anyway

[Gogobroom]

Cheers for the speedy replies :grin: I will give it a try with a new battery - the car hasnt started in 20 years so I just want to see if she will turn over and if anything works, like the lights, indicators etc - my project hasnt moved an inch yet - have a broken Rib so cant do anything at the moment - but am dying to get started on her.

[minimadjonesy]

well before you go buying a battery just put some jump leads onto the connectors and jump it from you daily runner! that way you'll know without the expense!

[Gogobroom]

Thanks for the advise So far - the lights, indicators, brakes, horn and wipers work, but nothing on the starting of the engine - If I remember right did there used to be a starter button in the engine bay ?? or did can you cross over the solenoid to get the car started ? forgive me if I am wrong it has been ten years lol

[TimS]

after 20 years its probably siezed, is the solinoid clicking?

[Gogobroom]

Nope no solenoid clicking at all - I knwo the engine isnt seized - the starter probably is - but a hammer should sort that our - I will check solenoid and see