19 replies to this topic

[Doodling]

Has anyone relocated there battery.
I have a fibreglass flip front and was considering moving my battery upfront to make room for a internaly mounted fuel tank.
I would also like to keep it out the the interior, if you have any picture's please post them.

[E-Tizzle]

a internaly mounted fuel tank.

where the hell is it at the moment??? on the roof???

[Stevee]

means a fuel tank where the spear wheel sits in the boot

stick the battery under the rear seats ^^ OUT OF THE WAY THEN!

[mike.]

As above, theres plenty of space inside for the battery to be mounted where its not in the way.

Otherwise it wouldn't be too hard to make a bracket/box that could mount on the brace bars or maybe on the flinch panel under the scuttle. Depends what size battery you've got really...

[Doodling]

a internaly mounted fuel tank.

where the hell is it at the moment??? on the roof???

It's in the garage on the floor. Doing a full rebuild.

[Doodling]

Nice idea under the rear seats.
What size battery would you suggest ( is it the smaller you go in size you get less juice you have).

[mars red mike]

There was a van at Cannon Hill recently with a Reliant Robin battery mounted up front. I will see if I can find the picture

[Stevee]

no its the amps you need in a battery!

motor bikes have tiny 12 volts but start a bike

er your gonna have to look into it to be honest

[Doodling]

As above, theres plenty of space inside for the battery to be mounted where its not in the way.

Otherwise it wouldn't be too hard to make a bracket/box that could mount on the brace bars or maybe on the flinch panel under the scuttle. Depends what size battery you've got really...

Would it need a box to fit into or would a simpler cover do the job of the MOT man.

[Doodling]

no its the amps you need in a battery!

motor bikes have tiny 12 volts but start a bike

er your gonna have to look into it to be honest

Cheers for the help.

[mars red mike]

here you go

[E-Tizzle]

thats alright if you havnt got a servo

have u got a servo phil?

my uncles got old motorbikes and the batterys are minuscule, about half the size of a tissue box, but thats not got a lot to do, it has about 3 light bulbs on it and the spark plug.
IF they are very cheap you could get one and see how long it last, if it works okay then you can think about mounting it properly.

[Cooperman]

When fitting under the seats the normal thing is to make up a sealed container. When I did this in a Triumph 2000 boot I made a battery box from 16 swg aluminium sheet and 1.25" aluminium angle, all rivetted together and with a removeable lid which fitted on with over-centre clips and had an aid resistant rubber seal to keep it safe. The leads came out of gromitted holes in the side of the box and the lid was rubber lined and the terminals insulated.
You really should have a sealed container for your own safety and the safety of your passenger(s).

[Cooperman]

When fitting under the seats the normal thing is to make up a sealed container. When I did this in a Triumph 2000 boot I made a battery box from 16 swg aluminium sheet and 1.25" aluminium angle, all rivetted together and with a removeable lid which fitted on with over-centre clips and had an aid resistant rubber seal to keep it safe. The leads came out of gromitted holes in the side of the box and the lid was rubber lined and the terminals insulated.
You really should have a sealed container for your own safety and the safety of your passenger(s).

[bmcecosse]

I used to run a very small Varley battery on my Rally Elf S - up front. It was fine when hot - but I always used jump leads for cold starts.

Edited by bmcecosse, 25 June 2010 - 09:19 PM.