lol...is a tad, but was all we had in less than 50mm flat bar, all the rest was 50mm and over which even though we had some 50x1.6mm, was too wide, but the 3mm flat does the job nicely!!
discool
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The UK MOT testers manual states "A battery insecure or leaking electrolyte" is a reason for rejection.
So if the battery moves etc
strange but the means or method of securing the battery is of no concern.
StuckAgainSteve
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I was quite involved in the Mini scene in the late 80s, I personally know two Mini's burned out by loose tools in the back shorting the battery, (owners often chucked the cover) the battery falling through the rusty battery box wasn't uncommon either!
kevwill
Active Member
So P38s fitted with coil springs that are more likely to roll over should have a battery strap then? Bit of straw clutching there Keith.
P38s fitted with coil springs should have the owner strapped up - indoors
tomcat59alan
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P38s fitted with coil springs should have the owner strapped up - indoors
+1, that's not a battery clamp Saint, it's a lifting bracket!
Datatek
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Back in the 60's I worked for NCR, the company mini van had the drivers seat propped up on bits of wood as the floor had rusted out, the battery was behind the drivers seat unsecured, one of the guys did an emergency stop, battery moved forward and a large steel stop bar dropped across the terminals, battery exploded covering the driver with acid. Fortunately he had a winter coat on and a hat so skin burns were limited to his neck. coat was ruined.
The car was so bad that if parked with one wheel on the kerb, none of the doors would open
kevwill
Active Member
The car was so bad that if parked with one wheel on the kerb, none of the doors would open
Reminds me of a Triumph Spitfire I used to have!
StuckAgainSteve
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Back in the 60's I worked for NCR, the company mini van had the drivers seat propped up on bits of wood as the floor had rusted out, the battery was behind the drivers seat unsecured, one of the guys did an emergency stop, battery moved forward and a large steel stop bar dropped across the terminals, battery exploded covering the driver with acid. Fortunately he had a winter coat on and a hat so skin burns were limited to his neck. coat was ruined.
The car was so bad that if parked with one wheel on the kerb, none of the doors would open
Quality BMC engineering!
tomcat59alan
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Reminds me of a Triumph Spitfire I used to have!
The E type I have been rebuilding for the last few years was the same. The sills had rotted and the doors wouldn't open. All that was recoverable was the front and rear bulkheads.
