Purchasing a battery for the Deuce and a Half

[Preacherboy]

I drove mine 550 miles home on my recovery, I did need batteries which I purchased from Wal-Mart (65D) for $77 each. I did definately take a chance, I took lots of tools and fluids but when I got there the truck was in great shape. Oil full, radiator full, held air, brakes worked and stenciled across the front of the hood "slave cable starts". It drove great and I did have proof of insurance and the bill of sale with me and someone following me home.

 

[Thanatos123rd]

What condition code was your Deuce in? There are four available for the upcoming auction in Indianapolis, IN. The conditions are HX though. Has anyone bought a Deuce from GL with an HX code?

Thanks for your support!

 

[doghead]

Please take a few hours and read the threads(yeah, all of them) in the Deuce and GL forums. All your questions have been covered .

NEVER believe the descriptions on GL. Inspect the item before bidding or be sorry. That's reality.

Now get reading.

 

[Preacherboy]

From what I've read I don't think codes matter, to know for sure you have to preview...but you can gamble!

 

[m16ty]

What condition code was your Deuce in? There are four available for the upcoming auction in Indianapolis, IN. The conditions are HX though. Has anyone bought a Deuce from GL with an HX code?

Thanks for your support!

Yes, I've bought several HX trucks. Some were in great shape and others were basket cases. As has already been said, pay no attention to the codes. If you want to be sure you get a good truck, inspect it in person before you bid. That's the only way to know what you're getting.

 

[bugwugger]

I myself am going to purchase one soon. I also thought about the auctions, but what are the final prices out the door. Alot of auctions have final price. Plus a fee! Im scared also. But dont want to pay the overprices.

 

[Thanatos123rd]

From what I've seen, they vary. Some go out the door as cheap as $1300.00 and others sell for $2800.00. It really depends on the condition of the deuce when you go visit the lot. I'm an absolute novice though. I'm currently in the market for one. From what I've read so for on the forum, there is a huge amount of experienced owners. I am glad to be a part of Steel Soldiers. The experience and knowledge base is incredible!

 

[Christian bruchholz]

So how many cold cranking amps should I have in my batterys I I've in up state ny where it's cold as **** and my two 600 cranking amp batter's are not cutting it in 4 degree out

 

[Christian bruchholz]

So how many cold cranking amps should I have in my batterys I I've in up state ny where it's cold as **** and my two 600 cranking amp batter's are not cutting it in 4 degree out

 

[porkysplace]

So how many cold cranking amps should I have in my batterys I I've in up state ny where it's cold as **** and my two 600 cranking amp batter's are not cutting it in 4 degree out

Get the 2 correct 6TL's and be done with it. Cold and under rated batteries will burn your starter out .

M.C.A.: 1010
C.C.A.: 825
Minutes @ 25 Amps: 215
Length: 10 1/2” (267mm)
Width: 11 7/8” (302mm)
Height: 9” (229mm)

 

[Christian bruchholz]

Ya ik it will burn up my starter I'm just been using what came with the truck that's why I was wondering what the cca where in those batter's

 

[CHIEFSONN]

That is good to know I to would also like to know what the correct amount of cold start cranking amps are required so as I will not burn out my starter etc.

 

[doghead]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=6tl+batter+cca

 

[frank8003]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=6tl+batter+cca

Thanks I haven't seen that one in a while!

 

[CHIEFSONN]

Thank you for your reply, did you see my reply/answer to the alcohol/ marvel mystery oil?

 

[Christian bruchholz]

Thank you very much !

 

[MuleMac01]

Thanks doghead I found a new distributor of 6tl batteries and cheeper too.. thank you much appreciated

 

[silverstate55]

Thanks doghead I found a new distributor of 6tl batteries and cheeper too.. thank you much appreciated

Care to share????

 

[CHIEFSONN]

Silverstate55 what is the other distributer? that you got for a better price.

 

[onemanarmy]

I was looking around for batteries, and in a pinch....wal-mart has group 65 batteries with a 3 yr free replacement warranty with 850 CCA for $94 each

not bad