Hi all. bought a 98 gu a couple of weeks ago and battery appears to be bubbling/venting... bugger
does anyone know if the caterpillar 1000cca batteries that are often recommended are a straight fit into the gu or if some modding is required.
Hi all. bought a 98 gu a couple of weeks ago and battery appears to be bubbling/venting... bugger
does anyone know if the caterpillar 1000cca batteries that are often recommended are a straight fit into the gu or if some modding is required.
Don't know about the 1000cca but 880cca CAT batt is shorter, needs mods to the clamp to hold it in.
If it fits in the tray and you can use the clamp to hold it 'Securly'.. Then wont be an issue at all.. Plenty of power on the go that's for sure
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big_fletch (31st October 2012)
just check the size compared to what you have now and also see the weight http://www.cat.com/cda/files/3049510/7/PEHJ0073-02.pdf
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MudRunnerTD (31st October 2012)
Welcome to the forum,
When you get a chance can you post a thread in the introductions section, it's just something we ask of new members.
Can I ask why you need such a large battery for starting? you might be better off with dual batteries.
With your old battery is it just one cell that is bubbling or is it all six? your alternator may be overcharging.
MudRunnerTD (2nd November 2012), vzmaniac (2nd November 2012)
was thinking along those lines as well, thats gunna be one hell of a mess to clean if battery goes boom.
get alternator checked, batteries don't boil for no reason
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vzmaniac (2nd November 2012)
wasn't it the 98 series GU where the Earth lead was too small or not mounted properly?? Can't remember but might be worth a check as well while your in this region.. Probs not related though.
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MudRunnerTD (2nd November 2012), vzmaniac (2nd November 2012)
i was mistakenly under the assumption the 1000cca fit in the normal battery slot. and for the same price as a lower cca with a apparently better warranty system from cat i thought "what the hell".
now i know it doesnt fit im looking for the right size with decent specs (found an 880cca 80ah that fits on paper)
2-3 cells are bubbling and the alternator doesnt appear to be over charging as far as we can tell (bubbles when sitting idleing, father and i tested battery output with a voltmeter came up to normal voltage even when revved...)
the negative wire appears to be after market...it is a pretty chunky wire earthed at 2 points.... but will check it out also.
thanks for all the help
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