hi guys
well it's time to test the electrical system and get the engine timed, run for 20 minutes @ 2000rpm to break in the new cam. this means that i need a 12V battery. choices are few because i have left the battery box stock for a 1951 3100 series. i knew i should have made that box bigger when i had the cab off the frame. darn it.....
I now have a 292 in place of the 216/235 engine. so i'm asuming that i'll need more cranking power to turn the larger displacement motor. while down at the 'little flaps' today i noticed that the batteries that fit are at most 250-290 amps. this is to say they DON'T have CCA ratings listed. now we know that amps is one factor for selection but what was written on the 'flaps' batteries is simply amps. the parts guy said we'd have to look up CCA for each battery. i'd like to know your opinions on CCA or cold cranking amps for a 292?? the batteries for late 60's 292 are a little longer than what will fit. at this 'flaps' so I may have to go to a battery only shop in the big city for what i need. my new cables are 2 gauge. She'll be a daily year long driver once she is up and running.
any help here is appreciated.
http://www.ibsa.com/www_2001/content/products/buying_tips.aspif I have to I will drill out the batt box and increase the length.
and yes i do have a couple of dodads like an electric pusher fan w/ 2 relays, set-o-fogs and a radio. not much else. oh i almost forgot her electric seats ... sheeeee doesn't know yet.
