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Sep 12, 2013 | 04:19 PM

#16

2002exPSD

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From: Kenner LA

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Originally Posted by LivingLarge

I've always used the Motorcraft, however on my last purchase I put in the 850cca. They were leaking a little bit and my positive side terminal was always turning green. Dealer replaced after just 2 months and 2 months later I was seeing the green again. Finally I went back to the 750cca Motorcraft as the Parts manager requested and had no issues after that.

My new to me EX has 2 NEW no name 650cca in there now, all is good but will be changing before my winter trip.

I'm going to give the Diehard Platinums with 930cca a try.

Are you using no-ox on your battery connections? Will never corroide or oxidize. I am required to use it by AT&T on all their electrical connections at their cell phone towers.

Sep 12, 2013 | 04:49 PM

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LivingLarge

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Are you using no-ox on your battery connections? Will never corroide or oxidize. I am required to use it by AT&T on all their electrical connections at their cell phone towers.

No, at the time the dealer recommended some type of pad that sat under the terminals. I thought this was just a way of them masking the problem, but the parts manager said that I was overcharging the 850cca battery and that the 750 cca was a better fit for my application (At that time I was running a high output alternator) to this day I don't know if that really had anything to do with it. But the proof was in the pudding, no leaks on the 750.

I'm not saying I wouldn't do the Motorcraft again, just want to try the Platinums this time around.

Sep 12, 2013 | 05:43 PM

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2002exPSD

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From: Kenner LA

Those pads suck and don't work. Buy a bottle of no-ox at Home Depot in the electrical section. Looks like a bottle of Elmer's glue.

Sep 12, 2013 | 05:49 PM

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LivingLarge

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Those pads suck and don't work. Buy a bottle of no-ox at Home Depot in the electrical section. Looks like a bottle of Elmer's glue.

Haven't had that problem in over a year, but will note it thanks.

Sep 12, 2013 | 05:58 PM

#20

ycis

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From: jacksonville florida

I use corrosion-x on everything thats not painted or powdercoated...especially in a marine environment.

stuff is great...and easy to coat on things since its in a spray can.

also smells like pancakes =)

Sep 12, 2013 | 07:08 PM

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Stewart_H

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From: Central Coast of CA

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Those pads suck and don't work. Buy a bottle of no-ox at Home Depot in the electrical section. Looks like a bottle of Elmer's glue.

Yup.

Been using that stuff for years, ever since I saw a post by my fellow moderator megawatt00 (he's an electrician) recommend the stuff.

Stewart

Sep 12, 2013 | 08:57 PM

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2002exPSD

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From: Kenner LA

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Yup.

Been using that stuff for years, ever since I saw a post by my fellow moderator megawatt00 (he's an electrician) recommend the stuff.

Stewart

Yep I love that stuff. Cheap at Home Depot. $27 a bottle at electrical shop I buy my materials from. Use it on every single connection I do.

Sep 13, 2013 | 06:57 AM

#23

bcrewcaptain

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From: Central Va

Wal-mart batteries here, largest I could fit, 2 in the truck, both trailers have one for the winch and the camper has 2 matching ones as well. If I do need to do some emergency battery swapping, I'm never far from one.
Plus it's never hard to find a wal-mart should I need to do an exchange