I used to spend for the best batteries money could buy, Odyessy and Optima among them. And my trads are always kept in dry heated garages. But all batteries fail and none of them add a single bhp or make a Morgan more fun in any way. So I made up battery rules for myself which have saved me hassles on 3 continents.

1. I place the battery where it best balances the car. Morgan, forced by engine suppliers, are now pretty silly in this area. Placement is key as trads are so light and batteries so heavy they can badly balance them. The battery site should be behind the passenger. A 20 kilo battery, moved from one side to the other in a hyper light car makes a 40 kilos (5%) difference. Putting it behind the driver has to contribute to the infamous leaning trad phenomena. (See below)
2. I choose the most commonly found battery in the area I am mogging, preferably one I can find on the weekend at the side of the road. swear Batteries traditionally only fail on weekends. (wryly)

3. I use a battery holder system (based on a Peter Mulberry sketch) that makes the battery super easy to access and change.

4. I find a life partner that weighs 20 kilos less than I do. 😉

There is no point in buying a battery/battery tender that costs 5 times as much but lasts only 3 times longer. And where are you going to find its replacement on a sunny Sunday?

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