Rambo
Well-Known Member
Well, the weekend shenanigans highlighted a couple of areas that need addressing regarding the lorry !
Firstly, our battery is hidden in the most ridiculously inaccessible position it could be...and short of having an inspection pit we cannot get to it a lot of the time
So, need to cut an inspection hatch into the side skirts to allow easier access.
The second point is that we need to get some heavy duty jump leads and / or battery booster to assist with starting. I had just thrown a set of old car jump leads in the lorry in case we needed them, but when it came to the crunch they either didn't work, or weren't up to the job ! I was lucky to be able to borrow a set from YO which were considerably heavier duty than mine
So, the question is, what 'grade' of jump lead do I need for the wagon ? It's a Ford Cargo 0813 with a 5.7 litre diesel engine. Very helpful when you go into Halfords and their 'heavy duty' leads state they are suitable for diesel engines upto 2 litres
Further investigation on websites suggests that the cables come in different amp ratings....anything from 350amps to around 700amps.
I've also been looking at Battery Boosters which come in varying grades too and escalating price tags to match
The cheapest boosters cost around £30 and are rated for engines drawing 400amps, but they do have some around £70 / £80 which say they will start engines upto 700 amps. Then, there are seriously heavy duty ones that cost £500+ and have a 'cold cranking' amperage of upto 1100 amps.
Soooo...any ideas on what sort of draw (cold cranking amps) the above vehicle is going to have ? Is the 700 amp booster going to be any use at all, and what about booster cables ?
Anyone ?
Firstly, our battery is hidden in the most ridiculously inaccessible position it could be...and short of having an inspection pit we cannot get to it a lot of the time
The second point is that we need to get some heavy duty jump leads and / or battery booster to assist with starting. I had just thrown a set of old car jump leads in the lorry in case we needed them, but when it came to the crunch they either didn't work, or weren't up to the job ! I was lucky to be able to borrow a set from YO which were considerably heavier duty than mine
So, the question is, what 'grade' of jump lead do I need for the wagon ? It's a Ford Cargo 0813 with a 5.7 litre diesel engine. Very helpful when you go into Halfords and their 'heavy duty' leads state they are suitable for diesel engines upto 2 litres
I've also been looking at Battery Boosters which come in varying grades too and escalating price tags to match
Soooo...any ideas on what sort of draw (cold cranking amps) the above vehicle is going to have ? Is the 700 amp booster going to be any use at all, and what about booster cables ?
Anyone ?