backydmech Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Been looking back through old topics cannot find something I remember seeing just a short time ago.. What type/brand and number battery fits 40 Continental. bought one in a hurry off the shelf farm/truck type but it does not seem to have power to last very long or have much punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 They used to be called "High-Ford" or group 2 batterys, you have probally got a cheap group 1 that has fewer plates and amp rating, years ago Sears had very good ones, but NAPA probally does too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backydmech Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks RolfBu Your right in that battery was on the cheap, but also only 6 volt the advance auto store had in stock in a hurry I took it... should have waited. actually to small. will try NAPA for a High Ford or Group 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_v12lincoln Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I used an optima 6 volt and got a battery case that is made to fit the optima inside with a original looking tar top that once in place no one has been able to tell the difference, only problem is it doesnt have the Lincoln script on the side, I have had the battery in the car for at least 6 years and gone to a number of Lincoln shows and no one has ever pointed out its a optima battery. I had to order the battery case from Packards International San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backydmech Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Making notes! figure it will be about a year in progess so for right now go with NAPA. still have phase 2 to go; fenders - hood to put on plus all chrome as well as top and all interior.. nothing ever easy is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Phil Knapp Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Try to find my response to topic: "Slow cranking, 41 Continental V-12" Post #433117 - 07/03/07 11:20 AM. in which I state:"I hope you got new **SIX** volt cables and not twelve volt cables. Those puny little 12 volt cables just can't carry the current required to spin that V-12 starter. 6 volt cables are about as thick as your thumb and may not be generally available at your local auto parts store. You'll also need the woven ground cable, not a wire one. A heavy duty battery helps too. See the attached photo. Sorry I don't have a good photo of the 'hot' battery cable. The green thumbscrew is a battery disconnect. Not a bad idea for storing the car. The disconnect should be on the GROUND (positive) side of the battery and I have relocated it since taking this picture."If you can. please post a photo or two of your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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