new battery

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!

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

No electrical issues?

Thanks Roger

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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.

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

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