Two new CAT batteries.

[BigRigTech]

After finding two date code tags of 2004 on the batteries in my 91 I decided to buy some new ones before winter is here....I called around and the cheapest option ended up being probably the best option - The f-inlaw got me two CAT 880CCA batteries for $215 his cost...The retail is crazy on anything with a gold label........So now I have a couple of old but still good batteries to put in the 92 F350 crew cab 4x4 I'm picking up tommorow....Pic's to come...I want to here it run so I can decide to fix or scrap it.

 

[Goofyexponent]

SCRAP IT! lol. I vote for the scrap option!

 

[BigRigTech]

You getting that Dana 60 chubby again?

 

[Goofyexponent]

big time! ive been looking around for one like a squirrel needs a nut!!

I got that parts truck in Windsor lined up for pickup on the weekend of the 21. I still have to get a hold of John and see if the trailer is a go or not. Then I have to figgure out why my trailer brake controller took a dump. Most likely need a new one. Im thinking about making that dually project of mine into an IDI powered truck. If not i was going to sell it and use teh cash to buy that dana 60 and f350 suspension from you!

 

[BigRigTech]

We can talk about the 60, I'd like to find a 99+ F250/F350 2wd to put the Cummins in so take a look at the pit for one that's got a blown engine or etc....I'd consider a 92-96 truck as well if the body isn't rusty. The trailer is ok to use, he replaced the bad tire and he said you could borrow/rent it to haul the truck - I was down to his shop after work today....The electric brakes aren't working but when I haul his Bobcat down to my place this weekend to spread the gravel you brought me I'll try to take a look at them.

 

[Feed Bunk]

Could you tell me the part number off of those? I really like cat batteries but didnt know if they made the right size. All of their batteries on our stuff is way to big.

 

[DragRag]

Post pics of the 92' when you get it so we all can see what you got.

 

[BigRigTech]

The CAT batteries are just type 65 batteries, that's all I had to tell him to get them....I'll post some pic's of the 92 tommorow, from what I remember it has a very heavy 8ft stake body on the back and possibly a "mad max" style steel front bumper.......I imagine it's a rusty beast but it has a good 7.3 and all the 92-96 style IDI stuff I need to convert my dually from a 460 to 7.3 like a diesel cluster, wiring and etc.......The trans is rebuilt with 5000KM on it. Did I mention it had a D60 front...cha-ching!...

 

[Goofyexponent]

SON of a B****!!! I'll be spenging money at Cat this week too.....both batteries have no capacity left in them. I jsut fixed my timing advance switch problem and noth batteries are gone...F*(^*^!!!