MEP-016B / 701A Battery Conversion

[ETN550]

Sigo,

Glad to hear it arrived okay and is working well.

I've been working on several units since December and I noticed today that Advance Auto has put their Auto Craft U1-1 batteries on sale for $21.99 each. Last year they had them for the same price and kept renewing through March. The core charge went up from $6 to $10 though, still not bad. I'm going to be stocking up on them! These are the lesser 160 amp versions but with two of them they do just fine. The other higher amp versions in the same case cost more but still not bad.

 

[Smallblockfuelie]

Do you still have any left? I'm trying to get a 701A bought locally and would love one of your complete setups if I do.

 

[ETN550]

Yes, although I need to paint them. It might add a day to the ship time. I will always keep some on hand as I use them automatically on every unit I come across. If I run out I'll make more! Just send me a PM when you are ready.

 

[Smallblockfuelie]

Awesome, thanks. I am going to meet the current owner on Saturday for our barter meet. If we are both satisfied I will own my first ever MEP and contacting you shortly after.

 

[Smallblockfuelie]

I've been working on several units since December and I noticed today that Advance Auto has put their Auto Craft U1-1 batteries on sale for $21.99 each..

Thank you. I just got a couple of them still on sale.

 

[Gunwriter]

I'll take a green one if you still have them available.

thanks

 

[ETN550]

I'll take a green one if you still have them available.

thanks

I sent you a PM

 

[Smallblockfuelie]

I found a box from the UPS guy sitting on my porch last night. Thanks, ETN. As soon as this snow storm blows through I will get back after the 701A.

 

[Smallblockfuelie]

Tonight I took the time to open my package and go through my kit. Top tier, thank you! The detailed instructions will make it easy and were unexpected. With those instructions and the pictures posted here this modern upgrade should be a walk in the park. Folks, if you've considered doing this conversion with ETN550s kit you'll be happy.

 

[machinist75]

I just called Oreilly auto parts and they just put their U1luh battery's on sale today for $21.95. I believe someone said they bought these for their retrofit kit. The closest advanced auto parts is 98 miles away.

 

[skinnyR1]

I got my kit from ETN last week. Top quality weld work and painting. I haven't had the chance to install it yet, but it should be pretty easy with the detailed instructions he supplied. It was packaged with care and all the hardware looks to be in place. I will report back upon install.

BTW, with coupons, I got the high amp U1-3 batteries from Advance Auto for about $20 apiece this week.

 

[Smallblockfuelie]

We finally had rain today and I was able to make the time to do some indoor projects. I made my way out to the shed with the intention of finally adjusting the 701A throttle linkage as ETN550 has suggested. Out of curiosity I tried to see if it would turn over and found the battery was weak. So instead of adjusting the linkage I elected to finally complete my battery conversion with the above mentioned kit. Easy as pie! The ASK will need to be modified before this project is actually complete, but I was running out of time and day light so I had to call it quits for today.

ETN550, thanks again for the great kit. If anyone else is on the fence about buying the kit and doing the conversion rest assured, its a good product and an easy enough process.

 

[WestyWonderland]

ETN550: any chance you'll make more of these kits?

 

[ETN550]

I have some more in process but still a ways out. I'll post up when I get close and the paint is drying!

 

[northwood81]

Do you have any more of these? I have a 701a. Will need the kit. Thanks!

 

[northwood81]

Also what are the best batteries from Napa to use? What cold cranking amps? Thanks

 

[Guyfang]

You do know that the post is about 5 years since the last time active.

 

[FloridaAKM]

Zombie posts aren't really fun due to the time frame that passes. The guys posting probably didn't pay attention to the time stamp before posting. I bought an original military battery for my 701a from NAPA & when it arrived it almost stopped my heart. The battery cost $285.00 for that small battery. Yikes! Won't be making that mistake again.

 

[Chainbreaker]

"Northwood81" its probably best to PM him considering the age of this thread. That way, he gets an immediate private message notice from you, if he is still active, whenever he logs into SS no matter what section of SS he's viewing/posting.