battery position

[Fusion]

I'm undecided whether to place the battery in the engine bay or I have the seat box with the compartment in it . Could anyone fill me in with the pro's and con's of both positions ?

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I'm undecided whether to place the battery in the engine bay or I have the seat box with the compartment in it . Could anyone fill me in with the pro's and con's of both positions ?

The 4 cyl vehicles had them in the engine bay while the 6 cyl vehicles had them under the passengers seat.

The disadvantage of the underseat battery position is that you lose the tool box or can't fit a second fuel tank in that position.

Diana

[Aaron IIA]

Diesel vehicles originally had a 6-Volt battery in each position in order to get enough current for the large direct drive starter. One modern extra heavy duty 12-Volt battery works fine.
Aaron.

[UncleHo]

G'day Wannalandy

The Military 2/2a's had their battery mounted in the engine bay along with the Oilbath air cleaner, this was to ease maintainance, (battery checking) and to keep an eye on corrosion, the oilbath cleaner works quite well and it is supprising how much crud it traps,and for the 4 cylinder motor is efficent the engine bay mounting also allows for the second, (Left Hand) fuel tank to be fitted, which you Ex military one would have, hope that is of some help.

cheers

[Jeff]

Under the seat is a pain if you or someone you are travelling with needs a jump start, as you can't just park nose to nose but one of you has to park at a right angle to the other, then run the cables under or beside the door. If you are both Land Rovers with underseat batteries you have to be side by side on the wrong side or on the footpath and you always clash doors!

Jeff

[Bushie]

Under the seat removes the battery from exposure to excessive heat, which can be detrimental to the battery life.


Martyn

[UncleHo]

G'day Bushie

Don't know about that, my last Exide N-70 ZZ lasted 8 years, and all I did was regular fluid checks and slow recharge about every 6 months I still have it, doesn't have enough charge to start the 2a but OK for checking out elect bits. but, then again I have the radiator fan shroud and splash guard fitted.

cheers

[Fusion]

Thanks for the replys guys , I'm going with the battery in the engine bay after deciding to put the 4cyl petrol in instead of the 186

[UncleHo]

G'day Wannalandy

Wise choice, the 2.25 is the better motor of the 2,as the Holden has the wrong torque curves to give good pulling power at low speeds, with the original gearing the top speed is about 60mph (98kph) better with an overdrive which I haven't got but it's torque/pulling power comes in at 2250 rpm nice and low. they aren't high tech and will go for a long time with simple maintainance

cheers

[Fusion]

G'day Wannalandy

Wise choice, the 2.25 is the better motor of the 2,as the Holden has the wrong torque curves to give good pulling power at low speeds, with the original gearing the top speed is about 60mph (98kph) better with an overdrive which I haven't got but it's torque/pulling power comes in at 2250 rpm nice and low. they aren't high tech and will go for a long time with simple maintainance

cheers

Hey UncleHo , I have the overdrive so what sort of speeds would i get with the 32x11.5x15's on the open road ?