batteries

[Dmoser]

been having trouble starting my M1009 in the cold lately, pretty sure the batteries are shot on it. I have no idea how old they are but even with having my oil pan heater on for a while plus having somebody hook up to my first battery (dont know anybody else with a 24v system) it just will not turn over fast enough in temperatures under freezing. I cant see the CCA rating on my batteries because the label is coming off of them so what rating is normally used on these trucks?

 

[4x4 Forever]

Might try charging them overnight...or Series 31 with the largest CCA you can get. Wallyworld, Sears, Interstate...

 

[Cucvnut]

I just run 900 CCA batteries I got from Kragen just make sure you replace them at the same time or near the same time.

 

[Dmoser]

wishing i had a battery charger right now also wish that i could get my batteries disconnected from each other. for some reason all of the terminal clamps became melded together so when i replace the batteries im gonna have to replace the cables also. also sure that my generator one is gonna need replacing. dash light is on at all times. gets dimmer when engine speed increases.

 

[Cucvnut]

Sounds like its time to have the Alts rebuilt also. get the biggest gauge wire you can for the new cables.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Don't take this the wrong way, don't put new batts in the beast until you figure out why the old ones welded themselves...It's just that some have done just that...

 

[Dmoser]

Im thinking of just getting batteries from work if they fit. truck battieries, 925 cca and using the same cables that they use where it is a stud and nut instead of a clamp since i need new cables anyway.
And FYI, mine is called the monster

 

[Cucvnut]

Monsters require one ton running gear

 

[Dmoser]

Monsters require one ton running gear

ahh well, its a monster compared to my last car. a mazda protogay...

 

[Cucvnut]

haha that is true lol

 

[idM1028]

. also sure that my generator one is gonna need replacing. dash light is on at all times. gets dimmer when engine speed increases.

Better yet: Go to Autozone. Request part # DL7157 (100 amp Caddy alt, approx $100, and oh yeah, lifetime warranty) Rebuild GEN1 anyways. Throw it in your "Oh S***" box. Use rebuilt GEN1 to replace GEN2 if it ever goes out. Proceed to drink frosty beverages.

 

[Dmoser]

where could i get a rebuild kit for the generators?

 

[Terracoma]

where could i get a rebuild kit for the generators?

Warthog and others have recommended these two places:

Alternator & Starter Parts Wholesale

CUCV Electric