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[SPONGY]

Have members here had as much trouble that I have had getting a new battery for their xu1. The old battery was century 41 that had been in the car for eight years, so I was told by certain outlets the equivalent where ac delco universal fit, repco brand and their so called guess at a battery that would fit because century 41 is not listed in the newer catalogue now. Some of these experts asked was it a 253 or 308, which shows me their knowledge on old stuff and telling me what they think will fit for a sale. Totally stuffed around!

[claysummers]

For my XU-1 FB ute I just went to SC and picked out the frOck off biggest Century with correct terminal positions that would fit. Just take a pocket tape and pick one out. The bigger you get the more plates, the more power.


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[SPONGY]

Mate this is a original xu1 that I have had for 40 years, not fitting in some oversized doggy battery.

[S pack]

Hopefully this might help.

https://www.centuryb...rison-Chart.pdf

 

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[SPONGY]

Thanks for that Dave, very helpful.

[claysummers]

Mate this is a original xu1 that I have had for 40 years, not fitting in some oversized doggy battery.

ok so maybe that sounded a bit glib. Guess what I am saying is measure your old battery and go get one the same size.


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[meanmachine72]

I bought a xu1 style battery from repco part number 41 HP in January for $195, terminals in right spot.

[yel327]

Repco by Century Car Battery 41 HP Superior Performance - Repco | Repco Australia

 

Aussie made too.

[Indy Orange]

I’m not sure if the battery trays are the same size for LCGTR and LJXU1.I use the AC Delco battery maintenance free .That Repco one looks like a great option .old school.

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[S pack]

I’m not sure if the battery trays are the same size for LCGTR and LJXU1.I use the AC Delco battery maintenance free .That Repco one looks like a great option .old school.

Paul, LC & LJ GTR came with the big battery tray same as S & SL models. LC & LJ XU1 both have smaller battery trays.
 

[Indy Orange]

Thanks Dave ,wasn’t 100% sure.

[jpxu1]

Hi Warren,

 

The current Century Battery Catalogue has incorrect listings for the LC/J XU1 & 4 cyl. Toranas, but I believe they still make the #41 battery.

 

I did a search and found that Autobahn stock Century and many stores have the #41 battery in stock - in your case Rothwell, Brendale & Virginia are all showing stock on hand, and cheaper than the others @ $179.00. I purchased one at one of my close stores today and it was black with caps (which help a lot if you are wanting to do a LUCAS lookalike conversion.

 

https://autobarn.com...01134/p/EL14399

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers,

JPXU1

[jpxu1]

I sent a feedback advice to Century Batteries advising their current listings are incorrect- see if I get a response.

[ChrisLC]

For those in Sydney, I purchased a Century 41 from Batteries Direct - Quality & Competitive Price Guaranteed of Peakhurst in March this year. They had to get it in the next day for me, $156.