Batteries????
11-18-2005, 04:52 PM
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Batteries????
I've got a 96 Cummins Dodge thats in need of 2 new batteries. This truck spends a lot of time in Maine in sub-zero temps and doesnt get started for days on end and doesnt get plugged in either. Does anyone have suggestions on some good batteries? Thanks
11-18-2005, 05:06 PM
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Howdy,
There is probably little response to your post, because there are already a couple of other open threads on this subject.
Do a quick search for "batteries", and you'll probably get all the info you need.
There is probably little response to your post, because there are already a couple of other open threads on this subject.
Do a quick search for "batteries", and you'll probably get all the info you need.
11-18-2005, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GearHd6
I've got a 96 Cummins Dodge thats in need of 2 new batteries. This truck spends a lot of time in Maine in sub-zero temps and doesnt get started for days on end and doesnt get plugged in either. Does anyone have suggestions on some good batteries? Thanks
11-18-2005, 06:41 PM
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I bought the recomended ones from napa there an 84 month job. I bought a new starter also because the one in it was original and sometimes the bushings get sloppy and drag off kilter. this will cause your truck to turn over slower.
now my truck turns over like we the people!
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now my truck turns over like we the people!
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11-18-2005, 06:51 PM
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Are the napa batteries sealed? And whats the CCA? Does anyone make a high CCA battery with a big reserve? The cold weather conditions torture my batteries.
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11-18-2005, 07:00 PM
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10-4 on the tourture.
heres a link
http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...grpid=52070732
i dont know why that didnt underline?
seriously think about the starter too! like $145 from napa.
I have mine setup on a timer so it plugs in from like 4am to 6:30am when i plug it in.
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heres a link
http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...grpid=52070732
i dont know why that didnt underline?
seriously think about the starter too! like $145 from napa.
I have mine setup on a timer so it plugs in from like 4am to 6:30am when i plug it in.
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11-18-2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GearHd6
Does anyone make a high CCA battery with a big reserve? The cold weather conditions torture my batteries.
The down side is that they arent sealed.
http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/product...l_service.html
11-18-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GearHd6
Is there a group 34/78 sealed battery with post terminals and 1000 CCA?
If memory serves, Optimas are 800 cca, with only 120 minute reserve.
11-18-2005, 10:17 PM
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I tried a pair of Exide 34/78 which I believe is 900 CCA
Biggest waste of my money. They have no reserve capacity (RC) to run an Espar.
I deal with heavy duty systems that run either four (4) group 31 or two (2) 8D batteries for 12/24 volt systems.
Delco makes a great low maintenance group 31 battery. Trojan & Interstate are a couple other national brands.
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I hate to mention this, but the Deka batteries are the worst I have seen. Our warranty claims against them is the highest of any brand.
We just starting installing them when you went battery shopping so no experience. If you ask me today, I would reply "Run Forest Run!".
Biggest waste of my money. They have no reserve capacity (RC) to run an Espar.
I deal with heavy duty systems that run either four (4) group 31 or two (2) 8D batteries for 12/24 volt systems.
Delco makes a great low maintenance group 31 battery. Trojan & Interstate are a couple other national brands.
Doc
I hate to mention this, but the Deka batteries are the worst I have seen. Our warranty claims against them is the highest of any brand.
We just starting installing them when you went battery shopping so no experience. If you ask me today, I would reply "Run Forest Run!".
11-20-2005, 06:39 AM
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If you do change the starter, do yourself a favor and change the 3 crazy (12 point) bolts that hold the starter in with a set of standard grade 8 bolts with lock washers.
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