2000 CCA worth of new batteries!

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Turns over like a gas engine now... well kinda.

 

[Cucvnut]

did that fix your temp sensor ?

 

[QuickSilver]

did that fix your temp sensor ?

LOL. No. I did this awhile back. Touche'

 

[doghead]

Could you post the details of those batteries? Group size, at least.

 

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Could you post the details of those batteries? Group size, at least.

You bet. I'll have to have a look and get back. Can't remember off the top of my head...

 

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O'Reilly Auto Parts #31-5. 1000 CCA 1130 CA. 36 MO warranty, 18 MO free replacement. From what I understand, they are usually used in tractors. Readily available. They fit just about perfectly between the tabs in the base of the tray, so they are nice and secure. They cost me $109.99 ea.

 

[jvrotter]

I've noticed that everyone when thyt change the batteries to civilan that they reuse the same holder. I really don't like the military holder with cici batteries. I move the hold down posts in to the next threaded hole and made a small cross bracket. I feel its much neater and easier to work around.

 

[QuickSilver]

I've noticed that everyone when thyt change the batteries to civilan that they reuse the same holder. I really don't like the military holder with cici batteries. I move the hold down posts in to the next threaded hole and made a small cross bracket. I feel its much neater and easier to work around.

That looks good. The only other thing that I would point out is that if you use the factory top bracket with a battery of the right width, then the top edges of the battery fit nice and snug inside, so there is no possible way that the battery can move from side to side. I like the way you moved your tie downs in though. I might do that to mine now.

 

[Cucvnut]

i use blocks of wood.

 

[QuickSilver]

i use blocks of wood.

And duck tape?

 

[rednckii]

i got optimas and a rubber bungee cord on it works great just keep an eye on the cord to make sure they dont dry rot

 

[QuickSilver]

i got optimas and a rubber bungee cord on it works great just keep an eye on the cord to make sure they dont dry rot

I considered going with Optimas. I have had them before in a couple of Broncos and a Mustang, but gas engines are a different story. I wish they made something Optima like, but with more oomph in the power department.

 

[rhinob]

One thing to consider is that the higher the CCA, the thinner and weaker the plates inside the battery. While the amps are nice, the durability should also be a consideration. I usually don't go above 850 CCA's in a large group battery.

 

[rednckii]

i havent had a problem with my redtops i got and its been started anywhere from 10degrees all the way to 105deg

 

[Woodsman]

I considered going with Optimas. I have had them before in a couple of Broncos and a Mustang, but gas engines are a different story. I wish they made something Optima like, but with more oomph in the power department.

Someone sometime ago on here mentioned Odyssey batteries as an option. I've looked into them, but have not purchased any yet until I finally get a '09. They appear to be a well built battery, but they're not cheap. Just an FYII.

 

[rod]

O'Reilly Auto Parts #31-5. 1000 CCA 1130 CA. 36 MO warranty, 18 MO free replacement. From what I understand, they are usually used in tractors. Readily available. They fit just about perfectly between the tabs in the base of the tray, so they are nice and secure. They cost me $109.99 ea.

These are the same ones I put in my M1009 a couple of months ago. They do spin the engine fast.

A couple of weeks ago I bought 2 more of these batteries and put them in my Komatsu D31 dozer. The batteries spin the dozer fast and it cranks after about 1/4 turn.

They are few good batteries.

 

[goldneagle]

I have the same size batteries that i got from NAPA for $110 each.

 

[SGT Estum]

My red-top optimas also work incredible. I believe they're 850CCA each. Between them and the rebuilt starter, she starts right up. From what I read, the optimas are more resistant to the vibrations you get with a diesel. They're definitely a bit more on the expensive side, though.

 

[QuickSilver]

My red-top optimas also work incredible. I believe they're 850CCA each. Between them and the rebuilt starter, she starts right up. From what I read, the optimas are more resistant to the vibrations you get with a diesel. They're definitely a bit more on the expensive side, though.

That's the same way it's been explained to me. They aren't any more powerful, but they are a lot tougher if you have a rig that gets some abuse.

 

[Sharecropper]

Here's my setup - I used an Optima Blue-Top Marine battery in the rear tray, and a Yellow-Top in the front tray. I also replaced the Mil-Spec front tray with a new civi tay to accomodate the fresh air tube to the grille knock-out.