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Looks like our Morgan’s are all a little different. I chose this battery because the basic electrical requirements were there and the dimensions of the battery and type of terminal are similar to the original Banner ( biggest reason ). So easy swap without having to modify something.
Good luck with the battery. Haven’t had any problem with mine. I do keep it charged during hibernation.
Nice to hear from you again Ken.
2015 M3W, Morgan Aero Racing Stage 1, Garage 56 Stage 2, sport black, saddle tan, jeweled SS dash.
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Looks like our Morgan’s are all a little different. I chose this battery because the basic electrical requirements were there and the dimensions of the battery and type of terminal are similar to the original Banner ( biggest reason ). So easy swap without having to modify something.
Good luck with the battery. Haven’t had any problem with mine. I do keep it charged during hibernation.
Nice to hear from you again Ken. Good to hear from you too. I keep “Mo” on a Battery Tender whenever she’s parked. That original Banner battery lasted six years!
The Original Ken
11,000 miles.
2014 BMW R9T
2005 Saabaru
2005 Saabaru
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I have this Yuasa 054 series bookmarked Ken. Same footprint but check height in case you need longer J hooks. Useful increase to 40 amp hour capacity at sensible price but you will need terminal adaptors. Both should be readily available in the US. That Yuasa has round terminals,my car has bolt on terminals. I got a Yuasa UR1 bolt terminal but at a 45deg angle so had to ease the harness a bit.
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I decided not to procrastinate any longer, and I have a Bosch Silver Plus due for delivery today (same as the one that's been in the car since May 2014). There is a spur on the +ve lead, with a rectangular black-cased item that is a real "wotzit" for me. Any ideas what it's for ? ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2022/03/15/Battery-lead-with-Wotzit.jpg)
Peter
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That's a main fuse Peter on your Roadster (this being M3W section!). There is typically a split at or near the positive battery connection allowing two high current cables running forward under r/h door, one direct to starter unfused and the other to distribution post behind that side of dash with the high current inline fuse shown in your picture close to battery.
Richard
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Ooops not sure how I managed the transposition to M3W....Anyhow thanks Richard for the info, hope that never blows. I'll have a bit of a clean-up in that area while I'm at it. BTW the Bosch battery cost a bit less than the previous one did 8 years ago, thanks to for the various recommendations on TM for Tayna.
Peter
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Hello ! i have a battery lithium ion Magneti Marelli 53034. A little expensive but very light and strong. I use it since more one year and no problem. Some photos of the new battery place with this thread https://photos.app.goo.gl/iGKxnwEMZXgzkVcTA
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this is what I bought. 500 hundred cranking amps. (recommended by Emil): https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/fagyz32hl
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Great battery... I had a lithium one before this that swelled up and at the end of the day I think lithium are just too unstable and I have a bunch of them with all the model airplanes, quads, etc. Just not for my Morgan. The interstate is a champ for sure.
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Great battery... I had a lithium one before this that swelled up and at the end of the day I think lithium are just too unstable and I have a bunch of them with all the model airplanes, quads, etc. Just not for my Morgan. The interstate is a champ for sure. Isn't swelling a sign of overcharging on Li? Modern regulators should not be an issue with Li (unlike older bikes like my early wings). But you have to have a Li trickle charger, not a regular lead acid one.
Rodger
2018 M3W "Dreamers on the Rise"
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