Yet another battery query
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Racer
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From: Bergerac Dordogne
Yet another battery query
OK, following on from my 'what battery is this' thread, I have now found a US supplier who is prepared to ship a battery Europe for me.
The question now is which red top?
I've searched the forum and found that the recommended Optima is a 75/35, but I can't find that one for sale.
Would a '800U 34/78 SAE Auto & GM Side ' be suitable?
Or should it be a 'D750U 34/78 SAE Auto & GM Side'
Once again any help gratefully received.
The question now is which red top?
I've searched the forum and found that the recommended Optima is a 75/35, but I can't find that one for sale.
Would a '800U 34/78 SAE Auto & GM Side ' be suitable?
Or should it be a 'D750U 34/78 SAE Auto & GM Side'
Once again any help gratefully received.
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I've seen both the 75/35 and the 34/78 in a few stores recently. A few of our vendors sell them so you should call or email to ask about availability. The older 34/78 is a bit more powerful. I'd go for the 800 CA version.
Here's my 75/35 . . .
. . . and a 34/78
Here's my 75/35 . . .
. . . and a 34/78
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I have the 34/78 in mine and it has been just fine for almost three years.
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I take it you decided not to try an odyssey battery. Thought that would be easiest to have shipped for you in addition to a great battery.
Just to avoid confusion for anyone interested, the proper one to get is the pc1200LMJT, i.e., the one with + on the left. The 1200MJT has the + on the right. None are made with side posts that I am aware of.
good luck
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I take it you decided not to try an odyssey battery. Thought that would be easiest to have shipped for you in addition to a great battery.
Just to avoid confusion for anyone interested, the proper one to get is the pc1200LMJT, i.e., the one with + on the left. The 1200MJT has the + on the right. None are made with side posts that I am aware of.
good luck
g
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Racer
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From: Bergerac Dordogne
Thanks Verysoon - I decided against the Odyssey because my battery terminals are side post - gone for the next best thing, the red top.
Once again thanks to all for your help and knowledge.
Once again thanks to all for your help and knowledge.
