What's the optimum battery dimensions for the Sprint?
With my battery I cannot fit the air flow pipes from the air filter box to just behind the grille as the battery gets in the way.
Battery Size
Battery Size
1972 Spitfire MK IV
1972 Stag
1980 Sprint
1962 Land Rover Series 2a
1961 Land Rover Series 2a (under restoration)
1983 Land Rover Series 3
1995 Suzuki Samurai SJ413
1972 MGB GT (banished for being too tight to fit in it)
1972 Stag
1980 Sprint
1962 Land Rover Series 2a
1961 Land Rover Series 2a (under restoration)
1983 Land Rover Series 3
1995 Suzuki Samurai SJ413
1972 MGB GT (banished for being too tight to fit in it)
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tangocharlie1
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Re: Battery Size
Length: 220 mm
Width: 135 mm
Height: 225 mm
Halfords do one the numeral code escapes me at the moment it is either 19 or 39 (definately got a 9 in it).
Width: 135 mm
Height: 225 mm
Halfords do one the numeral code escapes me at the moment it is either 19 or 39 (definately got a 9 in it).
1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
1972 Triumph Stag
1973 Triumph TR6
1972 Triumph Stag
1973 Triumph TR6
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tangocharlie1
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Re: Battery Size
scrap my last its either a 038 or a 015. (No 9) 
1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
1972 Triumph Stag
1973 Triumph TR6
1972 Triumph Stag
1973 Triumph TR6
Re: Battery Size
I have an 038 in mine, and the std air filter was always touching the battery.
Carledo Replaced engine mount, and it's just clear now.
Carledo Replaced engine mount, and it's just clear now.
NRW 581W Sprint
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
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On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
Re: Battery Size
I fitted a Varta B34 Blue to my Sprint, it's ever so slightly longer and not as wide as an 015 but it fits the standard battery brackets perfectly and without modification!
45 Amp-hour and maintenance free!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291279562164
The last two 015 batteries cost about the same and barely outlasted their 3-year warranty.
45 Amp-hour and maintenance free!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291279562164
The last two 015 batteries cost about the same and barely outlasted their 3-year warranty.
1978 Triumph Dolomite Sprint (project thread)
1966 Volkswagen 1300 (project thread)
1962 Austin Mini (project)
1962 MGA 1600 Mark II
1965 Mobylette SP50 (project)
2001 Rover 75 2.5-litre V6
1966 Volkswagen 1300 (project thread)
1962 Austin Mini (project)
1962 MGA 1600 Mark II
1965 Mobylette SP50 (project)
2001 Rover 75 2.5-litre V6
Re: Battery Size
A type 159 just fits, first purchase on the way home from picking my car up after it died on me! Only suitable battery that Kwik Fit had in stock, and they were the only people in walking distance, but did, and has continued, to do the job.
I've seen 049H and 015 listed as fitting too, as said by others. Tayna batteries do a find the battery from the dimensions tool that might be useful: https://www.tayna.co.uk/tools/battery-wizard
I've seen 049H and 015 listed as fitting too, as said by others. Tayna batteries do a find the battery from the dimensions tool that might be useful: https://www.tayna.co.uk/tools/battery-wizard
Current fleet: '75 Sprint, '73 1850, Daihatsu Fourtrak, Honda CG125, Yamaha Fazer 600, Shetland 570 (yes it's a boat!)
Past fleet: Triumph 2000, Lancia Beta Coupe, BL Mini Clubman, Austin Metro, Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 & MK2, Renault 18 D, Rover 216 GSI, Honda Accord (most expensive car purchase, hated, made out of magnetic metal as only car I've ever been crashed into...4 times), BMW 318, Golf GTi MK3 16v x 3
Past fleet: Triumph 2000, Lancia Beta Coupe, BL Mini Clubman, Austin Metro, Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 & MK2, Renault 18 D, Rover 216 GSI, Honda Accord (most expensive car purchase, hated, made out of magnetic metal as only car I've ever been crashed into...4 times), BMW 318, Golf GTi MK3 16v x 3
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Flyfisherman
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Re: Battery Size
Thanks for that Paul. In fact the dreaded tester came today and the result was less than stellar as we couldn't find the engine number!Flyfisherman wrote:Guys
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Paul
1972 Spitfire MK IV
1972 Stag
1980 Sprint
1962 Land Rover Series 2a
1961 Land Rover Series 2a (under restoration)
1983 Land Rover Series 3
1995 Suzuki Samurai SJ413
1972 MGB GT (banished for being too tight to fit in it)
1972 Stag
1980 Sprint
1962 Land Rover Series 2a
1961 Land Rover Series 2a (under restoration)
1983 Land Rover Series 3
1995 Suzuki Samurai SJ413
1972 MGB GT (banished for being too tight to fit in it)
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Carledo
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Re: Battery Size
The engine number on a Sprint is often hard to find (and sometimes even harder to read) It's on the near horizontal surface of the block, underneath the carbs and about the middle of the face, both front to back and sump to head.
Steve
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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Flyfisherman
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Re: Battery Size
It's definitely not between the fuel pump and the front part.
Will remove the carbs to have a clear view (and space) to yield my wirebrush
Will remove the carbs to have a clear view (and space) to yield my wirebrush
1972 Spitfire MK IV
1972 Stag
1980 Sprint
1962 Land Rover Series 2a
1961 Land Rover Series 2a (under restoration)
1983 Land Rover Series 3
1995 Suzuki Samurai SJ413
1972 MGB GT (banished for being too tight to fit in it)
1972 Stag
1980 Sprint
1962 Land Rover Series 2a
1961 Land Rover Series 2a (under restoration)
1983 Land Rover Series 3
1995 Suzuki Samurai SJ413
1972 MGB GT (banished for being too tight to fit in it)
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Jon Tilson
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Re: Battery Size
Great shout on the Varta battery Howard....
I know what my next battery will be.... They are excellent in my Golf and various other moderns I look after.
Jonners
I know what my next battery will be.... They are excellent in my Golf and various other moderns I look after.
Jonners
Note from Admin: sadly Jon passed away in February 2018 but his humour and wealth of knowledge will be fondly remembered by all. RIP Jonners.