Dual Batteries In a first gen?
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From: Minot, ND
AYE!!
AYE!!
I've been plugging mine in for the last few weeks since it's been getting down to under 15 degrees at night. Just starts easier and warms up faster. Never do let the grid cycle. She fires within the first revolution when it's around 0 after not being plugged in.
AYE!!
I've been plugging mine in for the last few weeks since it's been getting down to under 15 degrees at night. Just starts easier and warms up faster. Never do let the grid cycle. She fires within the first revolution when it's around 0 after not being plugged in.
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From: NEW BRUNSWICK
my truck
in mine i got stuck once at -40c in the woods
since then i got 2 1200ca big rig bat and i run the truck on 10w30 from november to march that thing will start anytime now
maybe i dont need it but its like power we dont need it but ???
since then i got 2 1200ca big rig bat and i run the truck on 10w30 from november to march that thing will start anytime now
maybe i dont need it but its like power we dont need it but ???
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From: Oak Lawn, IL
Hey rlyons, how are those NeverStarts working for you? I have considered using them but my brother works at Wal-Mart and he says they have a 65 -75% return rate new off the shelf for bad batteries. Says they get old or broken in the shipping process.
Any body else have any problems with EverStart batteries from Wal-Mart?
I can get a group 31 from Auto-zone or Kragens for under $90 I was considering dual Optima red-top's but they are just too darn much right now. I like the dual battery idea for looks and having the extra juice in a pinch. But I think I will stick with a G-31. Unless I can find two good batteries for less than one G-31.
I have considered using them but my brother works at Wal-Mart and he says they have a 65 -75% return rate new off the shelf for bad batteries. Says they get old or broken in the shipping process. Any body else have any problems with EverStart batteries from Wal-Mart?
I can get a group 31 from Auto-zone or Kragens for under $90 I was considering dual Optima red-top's but they are just too darn much right now. I like the dual battery idea for looks and having the extra juice in a pinch. But I think I will stick with a G-31. Unless I can find two good batteries for less than one G-31.
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From: Mossy Head, FL
Hey rlyons, how are those NeverStarts working for you? I have considered using them but my brother works at Wal-Mart and he says they have a 65 -75% return rate new off the shelf for bad batteries. Says they get old or broken in the shipping process.
Any body else have any problems with EverStart batteries from Wal-Mart?
I can get a group 31 from Auto-zone or Kragens for under $90 I was considering dual Optima red-top's but they are just too darn much right now. I like the dual battery idea for looks and having the extra juice in a pinch. But I think I will stick with a G-31. Unless I can find two good batteries for less than one G-31.
I have considered using them but my brother works at Wal-Mart and he says they have a 65 -75% return rate new off the shelf for bad batteries. Says they get old or broken in the shipping process. Any body else have any problems with EverStart batteries from Wal-Mart?
I can get a group 31 from Auto-zone or Kragens for under $90 I was considering dual Optima red-top's but they are just too darn much right now. I like the dual battery idea for looks and having the extra juice in a pinch. But I think I will stick with a G-31. Unless I can find two good batteries for less than one G-31.
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From: KENTUCKY
Just for the record, I have had nothing but bad luck with Walmart batteries.
Now, with that out of the way, I found this information on a marine/diesel site and figured it fit here as well.
For explanation purposes, let's say that whatever battery you have, in whichever vehicle, said battery will be at 100% of available power at 80-degrees-F and the engine requires 100% starting power at that same temperature.
Drop the temperature to freezing/32*, and the battery has now dropped to 83% of it's original power, while the cranking effort of the engine has risen to 165%.
When the temperature hits ZERO-degrees-F, the battery has lost power to 61% of what it originally had at 80*, while the requirements to start the engine have risen to 250%.
At -20*, the battery is down to 45% available power and engine needs have gone up to 350%.
I am a firm believer in more of everything that will get me going and keep me going.
I currently have THREE Group-30/31 batteries in my Ford/Cummins.
I do all I can to avoid stranding a load of cattle on account of a dud battery.
I have had a few fuel issues that have had me on the side of the road, cranking and diagnosing/fixing and cranking some more, over and over, and have always had enough juice to get the problem fixed and still be able to start and go, without the batteries becoming too weak to do the job.
The wife's truck, ever since us getting it, has had a cold-weather no-start problem that I have systematically been trying to track down.
Her truck has only one Group-30/31, with the initial one having recently been replaced with a new one.
When she gets caught out somewhere, and it pulls this no-start deal, often, the battery will weaken beyond starting power, before she can get the engine started, requiring me to bring my truck to wherever and jump-start it.
As soon as I get time, her truck is destined for TWO Group-30/31s.
I looked into mounting both on the original tray, but there is just too much stuff in the way.
I have been contemplating re-locating the windshield-washer jug, and building a tray for the second battery to reside in that area.
If anyone has successfully mounted two of the big batteries in the stock location, I would like to see pictures of how it was accomplished.
Thanks.
Now, with that out of the way, I found this information on a marine/diesel site and figured it fit here as well.
For explanation purposes, let's say that whatever battery you have, in whichever vehicle, said battery will be at 100% of available power at 80-degrees-F and the engine requires 100% starting power at that same temperature.
Drop the temperature to freezing/32*, and the battery has now dropped to 83% of it's original power, while the cranking effort of the engine has risen to 165%.
When the temperature hits ZERO-degrees-F, the battery has lost power to 61% of what it originally had at 80*, while the requirements to start the engine have risen to 250%.
At -20*, the battery is down to 45% available power and engine needs have gone up to 350%.
I am a firm believer in more of everything that will get me going and keep me going.
I currently have THREE Group-30/31 batteries in my Ford/Cummins.
I do all I can to avoid stranding a load of cattle on account of a dud battery.
I have had a few fuel issues that have had me on the side of the road, cranking and diagnosing/fixing and cranking some more, over and over, and have always had enough juice to get the problem fixed and still be able to start and go, without the batteries becoming too weak to do the job.
The wife's truck, ever since us getting it, has had a cold-weather no-start problem that I have systematically been trying to track down.
Her truck has only one Group-30/31, with the initial one having recently been replaced with a new one.
When she gets caught out somewhere, and it pulls this no-start deal, often, the battery will weaken beyond starting power, before she can get the engine started, requiring me to bring my truck to wherever and jump-start it.
As soon as I get time, her truck is destined for TWO Group-30/31s.
I looked into mounting both on the original tray, but there is just too much stuff in the way.
I have been contemplating re-locating the windshield-washer jug, and building a tray for the second battery to reside in that area.
If anyone has successfully mounted two of the big batteries in the stock location, I would like to see pictures of how it was accomplished.
Thanks.
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