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3rd March 2014, 09:43 PM
Homestar

It all comes down to what I already have. It has a near new N70 for the cranking battery, and I have a 100AH Fullriver deep cycle which is the same size as an N70. I think I'll gut everything in there and see if I can get them both in...

I'm sure they will fit, but I'm not 100% sure how to actually get them in there as the opening is smaller than the space below...
3rd March 2014, 09:54 PM
Mick_Marsh

Want me to drive around again?
I'm thinking of seeing how it goes towing the trailer. I'm trying to push the cooling system to see if what we did on the weekend fixed it.
4th March 2014, 06:03 AM
Sitec

If it won't fit and you want to retain both the N70 sized batteries, you could always make a simple 25 x 25 angle frame and mount it on the chassis x member that's under the gearbox/floor cover.. Keeping any additional weight lower too.... That was one of my aims with having both mine beside the tank. :)
4th March 2014, 07:31 AM
Homestar

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Want me to drive around again?
I'm thinking of seeing how it goes towing the trailer. I'm trying to push the cooling system to see if what we did on the weekend fixed it.

Good idea. It's going to be warm today, but I won't be home until late afternoon I don't think. I can let you know what sort of time I will be home a bit later on.
4th March 2014, 03:35 PM
The ho har's

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Pics as promised :D

Mrs hh:angel:
4th March 2014, 04:15 PM
Homestar

Thanks for that - they are an N70 size, so I should be able to squeeze mine in.:)

Off to try it...:D
4th March 2014, 05:53 PM
101RRS

Just be careful with the terminal as in rough conditions the batteries could move a little and the terminals touch the panel behind the passenger seat - I have some insulating material glued to the panel as a precaution.

Garry
4th March 2014, 06:23 PM
Homestar

Good thought - thanks Gary. Things are tight it here. Ran out of time tonight to get both batteries in - got the new Bosch alternator charging the batteries, so I'm almost back to having it driveable.

Took a bit to get the belt size right, an 11A0760 was too long, and an 11A0735 was too short. Best I could do in between was an 11A0750. It is about 5mm too long, but works, it just leaves a close clearance to the chassis, but on running the enigine, a good rev of it actually moves the engine in the right direction, so it doesn't touch anything.

Just got the shifter bracket and gearbox to go, then I'm a shoe in for Corowa...:D

Lordy - if I make it, all I'm gunna do is sit under a tree, talk **** and drink for 4 days.... I need a break....
4th March 2014, 06:27 PM
Homestar

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Originally Posted by bacicat

Good idea. It's going to be warm today, but I won't be home until late afternoon I don't think. I can let you know what sort of time I will be home a bit later on.

Sorry I didn't get back to you today Mick, only got home after 5.30 and completely forgot. Didn't get a chance to draw breath today.
4th March 2014, 07:17 PM
The ho har's

Quote:

Originally Posted by bacicat

Good thought - thanks Gary. Things are tight it here. Ran out of time tonight to get both batteries in - got the new Bosch alternator charging the batteries, so I'm almost back to having it driveable.

Took a bit to get the belt size right, an 11A0760 was too long, and an 11A0735 was too short. Best I could do in between was an 11A0750. It is about 5mm too long, but works, it just leaves a close clearance to the chassis, but on running the enigine, a good rev of it actually moves the engine in the right direction, so it doesn't touch anything.

Just got the shifter bracket and gearbox to go, then I'm a shoe in for Corowa...:D

Lordy - if I make it, all I'm gunna do is sit under a tree, talk **** and drink for 4 days.... I need a break....

We can arrange that :D sit for 4 days and talk ****....no worries

Mrs hh:angel:

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