New Batteries?
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New Batteries?
When I start the truck when it's cold, it has trouble cranking like the battery(ies) is/are going bad. The alternator is charging and the truck is fine after running for a while.
My question is, should I check for anything else? If I change the batteries, should I do both? I know I'd have to match the CCA's if I replace only one. What CCA's should I look for? Does anyone recommend getting higher CCA on the batteries? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks everybody.
Geoff
My question is, should I check for anything else? If I change the batteries, should I do both? I know I'd have to match the CCA's if I replace only one. What CCA's should I look for? Does anyone recommend getting higher CCA on the batteries? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks everybody.
Geoff
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yep have them tested i use napa golds and replace them both. usually replacement batteries are higher cca than orginals anyway but they will have a listing for your truck with the correct batteries for your truck.
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Yea I'd definitely try to get them tested - just to make sure... Personally, I would definitely replace both batteries at the same time! I kinda think I remember reading in a post that Interstate makes a battery that is really good for a PSD - not 100% sure on that though.
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I have used Interstate in the past for all of my vehicles (trucks, motorhomes, wifes car) with excellent results. I did however read somewhere that the actuall Motorcraft battery was rated very high for the diesel application. I hate to recomend something stock
but I know I saw that somewhere. More CCA always seems like a good thing to me but I don't know if there is a limit before you start to shorten the life of the starter?
but I know I saw that somewhere. More CCA always seems like a good thing to me but I don't know if there is a limit before you start to shorten the life of the starter?
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Years ago, I had a 79 F-250 with a 460. I think I had a 850 CCA in that. I could have driven across town with just the starter and still listened to the radio with the headlights on.
Thanks, all.
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I just switched over to the Interstate Megatron Plus, 1000ca & 875 cca. Truck starts faster now. Couldn't be happier.
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From: Heber UT
Originally Posted by GeoffNJ
Who normally sells Interstate batteries?
http://www.ibsa.com/estore/search.as...CRank%7C1&js=1
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I have interstates in mine and they crank it fine but they are a bit old. Might consider new ones before I start travelling and pulling the trailer to far off places.
I don't mean to hijack but does anyone have a good remedy for corrrosion on the battery box, hold down bar, and cables?
Wes
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I don't mean to hijack but does anyone have a good remedy for corrrosion on the battery box, hold down bar, and cables?
Wes
01 X 4x4 7.3
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there is a spray that comes out red, that i got at the local JohnDeere dealer. you can probably get it at any parts store. just clean the area, and spray a good coating on this, and it will prevent the buildup.
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From: Heber UT
Originally Posted by SSGG
I have interstates in mine and they crank it fine but they are a bit old. Might consider new ones before I start travelling and pulling the trailer to far off places.
I don't mean to hijack but does anyone have a good remedy for corrrosion on the battery box, hold down bar, and cables?
Wes
01 X 4x4 7.3
I don't mean to hijack but does anyone have a good remedy for corrrosion on the battery box, hold down bar, and cables?
Wes
01 X 4x4 7.3