TD5 Battery time..

[DiscoKym]

The battery in my Disco has been showing signs of dying lately.

The old battery is a SCA N70ZZ 4WD/Marine Battery, 660CCA on the top sticker and 560CCA on the main sticker? Is about 3 years old and came in the Disco.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/discovery-2/92140d1427527853-td5-battery-time-img_1068.jpg

I rang our battery supplier and asked about the recommended battery on their webpage. He advised that it is one huge & expensive battery. After asking a few questions he suggested what we had in the store room. MFM70 Sea Master Gold, 720 CCA and built tough with better reserve power.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/discovery-2/92139d1427527839-td5-battery-time-img_1067.jpg

So I grabbed one (paid for it of course) and grabbed some battery clamps and terminals. Well this one starts no problems and no dash lights coming back on while cranking.

It has the bonus of post and stud connections so I spread the load.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/discovery-2/92141d1427527871-td5-battery-time-img_1075.jpg

Also found it's a great shed to work on the car in.. :-)

[kelvo]

Just double check the maximum current you can put through the studs that you're bolted to.

Normally they have a lower rating as they are designed for accessory wiring, not the main starter/alternator wiring.

[PhilipA]

I wouldn't worry too much .

We don't live in Finland so you never need the CCA.
Regards Philip A

[joel0407]

Should have got the 1000CCA Cat battery. Someone else commented it was like a cattle prod to a grass hopper starting the TD5.

I can confirm it is.

The best thing is how it powers my winch.

Happy Days

[onebob]

Should have got the 1000CCA Cat battery. Someone else commented it was like a cattle prod to a grass hopper starting the TD5.

I can confirm it is.

The best thing is how it powers my winch.

Happy Days

thanks for the acknowledgment [bigsmile1][bigsmile1]

onebob

[DiscoKym]

Just double check the maximum current you can put through the studs that you're bolted to.

Normally they have a lower rating as they are designed for accessory wiring, not the main starter/alternator wiring.

I did ask the question but was advised the rating is the same as they wire the boats to the studs.

I bought the other clamp but they said go straight to the stud like they do.

However I will check with the rep. :)

[DiscoKym]

Should have got the 1000CCA Cat battery. Someone else commented it was like a cattle prod to a grass hopper starting the TD5.

I can confirm it is.

The best thing is how it powers my winch.

Happy Days

I was thinking about the CAT battery but even on here the quotes on the correct model was a wild guess as everyone quoted a different model?????

Even with this one it starts instantly.

I don't have a winch so all should be good and at $107 I can't complain.. :D

[joel0407]

I was thinking about the CAT battery but even on here the quotes on the correct model was a wild guess as everyone quoted a different model?????

Even with this one it starts instantly.

I don't have a winch so all should be good and at $107 I can't complain.. :D


The Cat is a bit expensive. I thought there was only 2 models one 1000cc and the other 750cc (or something) the 750cc was some sort of hi breed.

Mine was $240 in Darwin and a mate bought one in Orange NSW for the same price.

I know batteries don't fail linear but when mine is half stuffed it'll still be cranking 500cc.

Happy Days.

[Jazzman]

Should have got the 1000CCA Cat battery. Someone else commented it was like a cattle prod to a grass hopper starting the TD5.

I can confirm it is.

The best thing is how it powers my winch.

Happy Days

I like the analogy :)

[DiscoKym]

Just double check the maximum current you can put through the studs that you're bolted to.

Normally they have a lower rating as they are designed for accessory wiring, not the main starter/alternator wiring.

Checked with the battery rep and you are right.

So I have just moved the earth lead to the post.

The starter lead is on the + post but the charge/car & Aux battery leads are on the Stud...

[kelvo]

Checked with the battery rep and you are right.

So I have just moved the earth lead to the post.

The starter lead is on the + post but the charge/car & Aux battery leads are on the Stud...

:BigThumb:

[Eevo]

Should have got the 1000CCA Cat battery. Someone else commented it was like a cattle prod to a grass hopper starting the TD5.


although i agree its a good choice. why waste money paying for something thats twice as big as needed.

[onebob]

The Cat is a bit expensive. I thought there was only 2 models one 1000cc and the other 750cc (or something) the 750cc was some sort of hi breed.

Mine was $240 in Darwin and a mate bought one in Orange NSW for the same price.

I know batteries don't fail linear but when mine is half stuffed it'll still be cranking 500cc.

Happy Days.

Yes, its relaxing knowing that we have some reserve capacity ;)