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    86 inch battery

    I’m up for a battery and was just wondering what size battery’s people are using in the stock battery mounting
    Regards mark
    2002 defender 110 , 1955 86 inch

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    Wow, that’s a big battery!!! 86 inch battery

    Not 100% sure on an S1 but something around an N70 if it fits, an N50 if it’s smaller than S2’s and S3’s.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.

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    ^^^that's what I thought. You'd need a Toyota to carry it

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    Must admit I thought the same.

    N70ZZ fits 86" Series I through to Series III.


    Colin
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
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    I got a proper Rubber case battery, with exposed cell connectors & pitch top made for mine from Ariel Batteris , Clifton Hill .

    Was about 30 years ago but I'm sure they still make them.

    just like this one

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    I just use a early model Holden Commodore battery fits easy, cheap to buy and starts it easy. Got to remember with these bigger batteries if you are running the original genny unless you drive for hours will never get charged properly and they are heavy and cost more.
    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bundy View Post
    I just use a early model Holden Commodore battery fits easy, cheap to buy and starts it easy. Got to remember with these bigger batteries if you are running the original genny unless you drive for hours will never get charged properly and they are heavy and cost more.
    Paul
    I don't understand why a larger battery takes longer to charge than a small one if it has had exactly the same current draw (starting & running). If it was flat then I'd agree.

    I've been using the correct size batteries on vehicles with infrequent use and they hold up OK. Normally 4-5 years in the Defender then move to another Land Rover and get another 2-4 years.


    Colin
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
    Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C

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