F250 dual battery info here:
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I finally got around to installing a second battery on my F250 today. I thought that some of you might be interested here's some details and pics.
I bought an oem ford under body mount box (from an E series psd) I choose the inside of the drivers frame rail between the transfer case and fuel tank for the location, I used 2 x 1/4" flat stock and welded these 2 plates to the frame rail pic 1 I then installed a standard 65 series battery (the same battery the truck takes) in this box pic 2 Here's what it looks like all done pic 3 I have all parts #'s used, if anyone needs for info let me know. |
Hey that's pretty sweet. I added that box to my '99 E350. Good solution. FYI: I had a yellow optima in there for 5+ years and it was in great shape when I took it out. The fancy battery cable clamps I had on there were kinda a mess, but I cut them off with a grinder and still use the battery that was in there today.
-Jay |
I was also thinking about using the optima but I didn't like the fit, maybe down the road I will convert it.
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Nice job... what year is the truck? I was thinking about getting the diesel 2nd battery holder ('05) to install second battery - unfortunately it's $70.00 for one stinkin bracket. Have template made for rolling my own, just no time. Also looks like the air intake wart is in the way - anyone know what thoes things are for? :-huh
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alchymist, my truck is an 04, I have seen a few battery installs under the hood and was not impressed, the air cleaner is just to big and something always rubs and gets damaged, to rework that air cleaner is near impossible which is why I went in this direction.
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nice job.
Great pics |
nummit, thank you
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Nice, been looking for a 2nd batt solution...
PLEASE post the part #'s ... art k. |
Parts#'s are:
Battery box 4C2Z-10769-AA (1 req) Locking wedge and bolt F59Z-10718-11 (1 req) Mounting bolts N605920-S439 (4 req) Double nut of bracket N808992-S301 (2 req) |
Originally Posted by alchymist
Nice job... what year is the truck? I was thinking about getting the diesel 2nd battery holder ('05) to install second battery - unfortunately it's $70.00 for one stinkin bracket. Have template made for rolling my own, just no time. Also looks like the air intake wart is in the way - anyone know what thoes things are for? :-huh
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Nice job. Could you give us a little detail on the wiring? What went where? Did you use an isolator? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by V10man
Nice job. Could you give us a little detail on the wiring? What went where? Did you use an isolator? Thanks.
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4ga. isn't sufficient. In the BBAS book for the vans, ford recommends 2/0 paralleled with 1/0 for that length of run.
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Originally Posted by tvsjr
4ga. isn't sufficient. In the BBAS book for the vans, ford recommends 2/0 paralleled with 1/0 for that length of run.
I don't follow please explain "2/0 paralleled with 1/0". Thanks |
As A General Rule . . .
The need for dual batteries in a Diesel truck is WHY? :-huh
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