Batteries
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Batteries
I have always wondered this:
1. Why do the trucks have 2 batteries, do they serve separate purposes? Or do they work together for one purpose (starting the truck I would guess).
2. If you need to jump the truck, which battery do you hook up to jump!?
Cheers,
1. Why do the trucks have 2 batteries, do they serve separate purposes? Or do they work together for one purpose (starting the truck I would guess).
2. If you need to jump the truck, which battery do you hook up to jump!?
Cheers,
Hotshot
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2. Preferably the pasenger side but either side will work. They are in parallel.
Fleet Owner
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From: Blue Hill Township
They are needed because of the amount of current needed to burn the glow plugs and turn the motor over.
I know some people have a preferred side to jump start from but if I am giving somebody a boost I hook up to whatever side is closest.
Always replace the batteries in pairs.
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From: Orange County, So. Calif
Batteries/capacitors
[SIZE="4"]Ol hotrod was visiting another diesel website yesterday and hit on a weird post. Op had taken both batts out and made up 2 sets of capacitors for starting his diesel. Reportedly spun / cranked at a higher rpm and started right now. Had pics of the setup posted.
I inquired about 'what if eng probs prevented quick start, and prolonged crank was needed?' Reply was that only cranked for about 5 - 6 sec's then taper to nil. Recharge was via reg charger, but very quick recharge on the capacitors.
Prolly sev other ??'s to be asked, and answered. So be it, but it was interesting reading...[/SIZE]
I inquired about 'what if eng probs prevented quick start, and prolonged crank was needed?' Reply was that only cranked for about 5 - 6 sec's then taper to nil. Recharge was via reg charger, but very quick recharge on the capacitors.
Prolly sev other ??'s to be asked, and answered. So be it, but it was interesting reading...[/SIZE]
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