mudmadross
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Hi does any one know if i can upgrade the recommended battery for one with a bit more umph, or will it damage the electric 
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borristherat
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if it fits in the battery box and its the same voltage as the one removed then the bigger the better.
while changing the battery it may be worth fitting a battery isolater, 20 years ago i used to be in the forces as a vehicle electrician and though i have forgotten most of it, i do recall old landys suffering from "earth leakage" problems draining the battery when stood, an isolator will solve this problem.
hope that helps.
while changing the battery it may be worth fitting a battery isolater, 20 years ago i used to be in the forces as a vehicle electrician and though i have forgotten most of it, i do recall old landys suffering from "earth leakage" problems draining the battery when stood, an isolator will solve this problem.
hope that helps.
The regulators in the alternator can be a bit leaky but I've left mine standing for months and it still started - and that was the cheapest battery I could fit. Mine's a petrol with bugger all compression left, so it isn't difficult to turn over . You might need more oomph for a diesel. If the electrics are a bit flaky, especially at low revs, the alternator might need overhauling or replacing with a new, bigger output one.
mudmadross
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thanks, great help i will bear that in mind tomorrow whilst tinkering in the day light
mudmadross
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I also remember the the old landy's draining themselves but never knew the reason, thanks very much
