Does anyone know what battery fits a genuine XU-1 Battery holder and is capable of starting a high comp motor? Most batteries are either 135mm or 175mm wide. Battery holder is 155mm wide.
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Posted 02 July 2010 - 04:20 PM
Hi
The original battery was 5 1/4 inch (135 mm) wide rated at 61 amp hours - I believe that equates to 366 cold cranking amps (cca) in modern terms. I use an Exide P310D it is only 310 cca but works fine. There are other brands that are similar. Be sure to get one with the terminals on the engine side and the negative to the front of the vehicle.
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The original battery was 5 1/4 inch (135 mm) wide rated at 61 amp hours - I believe that equates to 366 cold cranking amps (cca) in modern terms. I use an Exide P310D it is only 310 cca but works fine. There are other brands that are similar. Be sure to get one with the terminals on the engine side and the negative to the front of the vehicle.
Cheers
Bazza
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Posted 02 July 2010 - 07:08 PM
Sorry to seal the thread but Has anyone got a good pic of a Lucas battery?I know the the xu1 tappet cover thread its has a pic of the strike me pink promo car.I'm in the process of duplicating the battery and have made the top caps in which I'm happy with but I'm trying to find out what the little black and yellow decal says in the center of it and plus a better photo.
Any help would be great.
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Any help would be great.
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Posted 02 July 2010 - 09:44 PM
i,m surprised no one hasnt had copies of the lucas battery remade yet since its a consumable part , red top white body from memory ?
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Posted 03 July 2010 - 09:48 AM
Hi
The original battery was 5 1/4 inch (135 mm) wide rated at 61 amp hours - I believe that equates to 366 cold cranking amps (cca) Cheers
Bazza
Do you know the length and height as well Bazza?
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Posted 03 July 2010 - 07:33 PM
Hi
No sorry, I don't know the other dimensions. I read it somewhere. Aldo has an original battery, maybe he can provide the dimensions.
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Bazza
No sorry, I don't know the other dimensions. I read it somewhere. Aldo has an original battery, maybe he can provide the dimensions.
Cheers
Bazza
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Posted 03 July 2010 - 10:31 PM
Spose at the end of the day we are governed by what is available today bearing in mind the battery I picked up today was very close to what Bazza quoted in withe.
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 06:18 PM
Just finished my battery for my car,obviously not exact but will do me.
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Posted 10 July 2010 - 01:26 PM
looks good dane...NOS battery leads???
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Posted 10 July 2010 - 06:44 PM
Thanks Johnno
Not sure but I don't think so but there a very good copy.
Not sure but I don't think so but there a very good copy.
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Posted 10 July 2010 - 09:58 PM
Dane
are those Lucas Caps the ones that scotty was telling me about? He wanted me to look into remaking them..
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Mick
are those Lucas Caps the ones that scotty was telling me about? He wanted me to look into remaking them..
cheers
Mick
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Posted 11 July 2010 - 04:56 PM
Hi MickDane
are those Lucas Caps the ones that scotty was telling me about? He wanted me to look into remaking them..
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Mick
No there were ones I made up myself,I have seen the ones that Huddo has borrowed off Craig and there a fair bit different.The ones I made are abit shorter and was copying off the ones Huddo has on his car but rounded at the ends the same as the pic of the promo strike me pink xu1.
The ones that Huddo has borrowed may not fit the modern day battery and a copy may need to be modified.
Anyway talk to Huddo when he gets back I'm sure he will fill you in.
cheers Dane
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Posted 12 July 2010 - 08:59 AM
Thanks Dane
yeah, I think that it's achievable (using the top of the lucas one with the botton to suit an existing battery) as long as we don't stray too far from the original size etc.
I will wait till Huddo gets back and check it out then..
cheers
Mick
yeah, I think that it's achievable (using the top of the lucas one with the botton to suit an existing battery) as long as we don't stray too far from the original size etc.
I will wait till Huddo gets back and check it out then..
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Posted 27 May 2011 - 07:29 PM
COME ON HUDDO,JEZZZUS
didn,t realize its been this long,mr rev head
i,m going to get club rego very soon and want to add the caps.
cheers
didn,t realize its been this long,mr rev head
i,m going to get club rego very soon and want to add the caps.
cheers
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Posted 27 May 2011 - 07:38 PM
I would say he is playing utes Craig.COME ON HUDDO,JEZZZUS
didn,t realize its been this long,mr rev head
i,m going to get club rego very soon and want to add the caps.
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Posted 27 May 2011 - 07:41 PM
go and kick him back into the right gear,XU-1,
not slow poke grandma special ej ute.
not slow poke grandma special ej ute.
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Posted 26 September 2015 - 04:24 PM
has anyone got a close up picture of an original battery cap? Currently making some up and just want to get the lip on top right.
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Posted 09 December 2015 - 09:48 AM
could anyone help with the battery type everyone is useing in the lj torana in the normal place. im having trouble trying to work out a suitable one to put in it. any help would be greatful thanks
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Posted 10 December 2015 - 04:42 PM
Super cheap and battery world have xu1 battery's number N41 they still have caps on top of battery like the old exide battery number P310D. The new Exide battery 43C to suit your car is now maintance free with a glass viewing panel on top. Century also has a battery number 41 Std or H/Duty 51 this one I think is maintance free as well . A mate of mine purchase a battery from battery world and purchase 6 soft drinks with dark green lids after drinking them he put a small hole in the top of caps so the battery can vent then glued them onto the N41 battery caps and a green GMH sticker on the side it made the battery look like they did back in the 1970's hope info helps.
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