new battery

I've ordered a new 6V battery.
140 Ah instead of the usual 66Ah.
AFAIK this is possible/able to fit were the normal battery should fit.
Width is most important, lenght and hight are somewhat variable...
Am i right? Or do is overlook something? How about the electrical aspects..?
Will the generator charge normally or do i have to ad or change something?

Any help is very appreciated..
Roger

height is very important since you don't want the seat springs to hit the
top of the battery.
It might have a "SHORT" life!

"bug '59" <bug '59 and > wrote in message
.. .
> I've ordered a new 6V battery.
> 140 Ah instead of the usual 66Ah.
> AFAIK this is possible/able to fit were the normal battery should fit.
> Width is most important, lenght and hight are somewhat variable...
> Am i right? Or do is overlook something? How about the electrical
> aspects..?
> Will the generator charge normally or do i have to ad or change something?
>
> Any help is very appreciated..
> Roger
>

Good point!
I didn't think of that one..

No electrical issues?

Thanks
Roger

"dave AKA vwdoc1" > schreef in bericht
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> height is very important since you don't want the seat springs to hit the
> top of the battery.
> It might have a "SHORT" life!
>
> "bug '59" <bug '59 and > wrote in message
> .. .
>> I've ordered a new 6V battery.
>> 140 Ah instead of the usual 66Ah.
>> AFAIK this is possible/able to fit were the normal battery should fit.
>> Width is most important, lenght and hight are somewhat variable...
>> Am i right? Or do is overlook something? How about the electrical
>> aspects..?
>> Will the generator charge normally or do i have to ad or change
>> something?
>>
>> Any help is very appreciated..
>> Roger
>>
>
>

Make sure the voltage regulator is in perfect condition.
The original mechanical voltage regulator used with generators, serves dual
purpose: it regulates charging voltage bellow 14V, but also prottects the
generator from overcurrrent.

When you charge a battery from a partially or deep discharged state, the
battery draws a larger charge current than when in almost fully charged
state. A bigger capacity battery will draw even more charging current than a
smaller capacity battery. This might overload your generator, unless the
regulator is in good condition and cuts-out when the charging current
exceeds a certain threshold.

Many car manufacturers state that you should not charge in the car a deeply
discharged battery or you could damage the generator/alternator.

A bit more capacity won't hurt, but more than double the original capacity
will be a problem if you let the battery discharge.

Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'67 bug.

Ï "bug '59" <bug '59 and > Ýãñáøå óôï ìÞíõìá
.. .
> Good point!
> I didn't think of that one..
>
> No electrical issues?
>
> Thanks
> Roger
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" > schreef in bericht
> news
>> height is very important since you don't want the seat springs to hit the
>> top of the battery.
>> It might have a "SHORT" life!
>>
>> "bug '59" <bug '59 and > wrote in message
>> .. .
>>> I've ordered a new 6V battery.
>>> 140 Ah instead of the usual 66Ah.
>>> AFAIK this is possible/able to fit were the normal battery should fit.
>>> Width is most important, lenght and hight are somewhat variable...
>>> Am i right? Or do is overlook something? How about the electrical
>>> aspects..?
>>> Will the generator charge normally or do i have to ad or change
>>> something?
>>>
>>> Any help is very appreciated..
>>> Roger
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

And Volvo,s make a big deal about having electrically warmed seats!. Old
hat.
John

John wrote:
> And Volvo,s make a big deal about having electrically warmed seats!. Old
> hat.
> John
>
>

My 68 convertible has electrically heated seats now...

Bet it's not in the rear. LOL

Bought it this afternoon. Way too big.
The top of the battery sits onto the seat rest, the groundstrap is a little
short and the battery securestrap is a lot to short.
Otoh, when i finally hooked up the battery, the car started with the first
turn. Without the clamps tightened!
I think i will modify the seatrest and securestrap and put some kind of lid
ontop of the battery.

Thanks for all the input guy's

Roger

"Jan Andersson" > schreef in bericht
...
> John wrote:
>> And Volvo,s make a big deal about having electrically warmed seats!. Old
>> hat.
>> John
>>
>>
>
> My 68 convertible has electrically heated seats now...

>
> Many car manufacturers state that you should not charge in the car a
> deeply discharged battery or you could damage the generator/alternator.
>
> A bit more capacity won't hurt, but more than double the original capacity
> will be a problem if you let the battery discharge.
>
> Bill Spiliotopoulos,
> '67 bug.


Went back to the store and changed the battery for a 77 Ah.
Somehow your advise kept me from keeping the 140 Ah.
Probably for the best.

Thanks Bill!
Roger