A40 Farina Club

Hi fellow club members and nutters !
I rejoined the club 5 yrs ago when i bought another, well used, mk2 Countryman having promised myself i wouldn't buy another unless it was in tip top condition ! You know the story.
Anyway, having carried out major mechanical surgery last year i am going to convert to negative earth with alternator but i also need a new battery and was wondering if any club member could recommend a brand of battery that will fit without interfering with the alternator. I look forward to hearing from anyone on the subject whether it be informative, encouraging or humorous

I have just brought a Shield battery. Keith Bennett has one too. I'm not able to send the link sadly.

Here's link to their website :- https://www.shieldbatteries.co.uk/

Thanks Dave. Hope your doing well mate.

Shield are one of the UK's oldest existing hard-rubber battery manufacturers and their cells are easily get-at-able, unlike the so-called "sealed-for-life" sorts. Not only does it make maintenance a doddle (yes, even for me!), the classic "bare-top" cell connectors make this classic battery the perfect match for a classic vehicle.

They ain't cheap, but give outstanding service.

Doing ok Sam, thanks.
Old saying innit....Yer Gets Whats Yer Pays For....!

My thanks to you for all the replies and information. Will be looking at a Shield first.

I bought a new 038 so called "budget" battery for UYH from an EBay supplier Jan 2017 £45 next day delivery 3 year warranty,absolutely no problems with it and still performing well. £140 for a battery not good value imo.
Also bought battery for wifes diesel Fusion 18 months on still good.

Sounds like a plan, Mike, but how many miles does UYH do in a week (lockdown excepted of course).