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Jan 6, 2004 | 04:49 PM

downdeephuskyjerk

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From: GrandRapids MI

battery

i need to know tonight! its -12 deg here in west michigan and my truck wont start. i replaced the alternator a month or so ago and thought about replacing the battery but didnt

. what is the correct size battery for my truck the old one doesnt have any info on it . i put in a battery i had laying around in and it worked for about a week. wont start or jump start. i hope i can get some replys tonight thanks

Jan 6, 2004 | 06:06 PM

couleeman

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From: Magrath

Do you have access to a garage or someplace heated you can put the truck in.

I just replaced the battery on my truck and it had 880 CCA @ -20 writen on it and 1000@ 0 I hope this helps you.

My truck is a 92 with the 300-6

Jan 6, 2004 | 07:19 PM

acerockola77

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Even if the battery is dead, it should be able to jumpstart. It would die shortly afterwards, but still.

Jan 6, 2004 | 09:43 PM

downdeephuskyjerk

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thanks guys i am pretty sure it needs a new battery. i was thinking the same thing about jumpstarting. it starts to turn over then it just starts clicking

Jan 6, 2004 | 10:19 PM

acerockola77

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Wait, do you have power to your lights? The clicking you're describing sounds like a dead starter.

Jan 6, 2004 | 10:50 PM

Slade901

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Get the 1000 CCA and get a battery charger with an Engine Start and a 100 ft extension cord.

Almost all stores now a days that sells a battery has an electronic helper device which you just need to enter the year, model, engine size, etc.

The battery charger with an Engine Start have save me many times with my car/truck and especially our cars with diesel engine.

Last edited by Slade901; Jan 6, 2004 at 10:52 PM.

Jan 7, 2004 | 01:48 AM

optikal illushun

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mine just died today...took a while to jump it but it finally fired up. i tried to restart it and it wouldnt...im getting myself a 1000CCA @ 0 battery and a jumper pack, this WILL NOT happen again.