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Battery

PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:40 pm
by Keith W
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.

Re: Battery

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:22 am
by HC Fairley
Standard battery is an 038 I believe

Re: Battery

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:42 pm
by Keith W
Thank you. Took old one to local battery specialist today and he sold me a 538 which is in the 038 family.

Re: Battery

PostPosted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:46 am
by gurrier
Hello all,

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

Regards,

Bill

Re: Battery

PostPosted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:08 am
by droopsnoot
I'm using an 038 on both my HCs.

Re: Battery

PostPosted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:20 am
by HC Fairley
038 is standard for a 1256 or an 015 is heavy duty

Re: Battery

PostPosted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:20 pm
by gurrier
Many thanks for replies-bought and fitted