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Postby Keith W » Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:40 pm

Hi, I need new battery for my HA van. The current battery has NO markings whatsoever on it. It has a 1256 engine, alternator and Bosch distributor. Does anyone know what amp hour etc battery I need to buy. Is there a battery number (eg my other preservation project takes 631, I just go to my supplier and ask for 631). Thanks.
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Re: Battery

Postby HC Fairley » Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:22 am

Standard battery is an 038 I believe
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Re: Battery

Postby Keith W » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:42 pm

Thank you. Took old one to local battery specialist today and he sold me a 538 which is in the 038 family.
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Re: Battery

Postby gurrier » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:46 am

Hello all,

This specific enquiry related to a HA van. Is the same 038 the correct battery for a 1978 1256.

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Re: Battery

Postby droopsnoot » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:08 am

I'm using an 038 on both my HCs.
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Re: Battery

Postby HC Fairley » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:20 am

038 is standard for a 1256 or an 015 is heavy duty
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Re: Battery

Postby gurrier » Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:20 pm

Many thanks for replies-bought and fitted
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