Battery Reliability
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 at 12:14
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Paul S
I'm struggling to get reliability with my start and auxiliary batteries in my 76 Series V8 Land Cruiser. I've tried Century and Amaron brands and they fail after trips across the Deserts with the heat and corrugations. I've heard good things about the Odyssey brand but would appreciate any advice. Thanks Paul S.
Reply By: mountainman - Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 at 13:35
Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 at 13:35
You could give CAT batteries a try
175 - 4390 ( product number / code )
with 1000 cca should be plenty of current for the 4.5 v8
Had a few now over the years
I used to be able to get one for $145
But no discounts these days
Soo budget around the $200
Theyres nothing on the market for the cca for that bargain price
Awesome warranty
2 years full replacement
And add another 2 years pro rata
Soo if your battery last 3 years
You only pay a percentage of new battery cost
But you dont get warranty on the new battery if you take up the pro rata offer
Optima go for around $350 plus range
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Reply By: RMD - Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 at 16:34
Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 at 16:34
Paul
No matter which battery brand or claim to be good, having the battery clamps, rubber between it and the battery AND a cushion or rubber underneath each battery will vastly reduce the instantaneous vibration into the battery. That suddenness of vibe is the killer. Also, a piece of vacuum cleaner flex hose or larger, from front near radiator to feed fresher cooler air to the battery has to lessen the battery temps. If also insulated from radiant heat as mentioned you are providing further insurance for the batteries. Unless you do at least some of those things the situation regarding life isn’t going to change with and battery.
PS. A battery needs to be retained in place, so having the battery clamping system too tight means you are delivering the road shocks/vibes directly to the battery. Cushioned as above and retained gently, not clamped to within an inch of it’s life allows any cushioning to do it’s job and maximise battery life if vibes are what is destroying them.
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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Monday, Nov 25, 2019 at 06:33
Monday, Nov 25, 2019 at 06:33
70 series have had problems with underbonnet heat and shortened battery life since 1985, so bad that in the early days Toyota fitted insulated covers and an air duct with a separate vent on the side from the factory.
The heat, vibration and in many instances the auxilary not being fully charged properly leads to early failure.
Fitting extra batteries and other accessories both internally and externally which further reduces airflow doesn't help at all.
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