Bedford cf batteries

[muttley9050]

Not really an arb truck, but my Bedford cf 1981 2.3 diesel has some electrical issues. First thing I want to do is put a couple of new batteries on it. Not sure what batteries are best to fit, or how to work out sizes etc. Any advice greatfully received.

Thx

James

[dan494]

My dad used to run those, the battery was behind the cab, under the body, we used to have to chain it on to stop it found walkies. Any decent sized battery should do?

[hedgesparrow]

it should say on old battery what it is but i would say its going to be in excess of a 100ampere per hour big old engine so will need a good battery to turn it over more so in winter

[mendiplogs]

Not really an arb truck, but my Bedford cf 1981 2.3 diesel has some electrical issues. First thing I want to do is put a couple of new batteries on it. Not sure what batteries are best to fit, or how to work out sizes etc. Any advice greatfully received.

Thx

James

 

HI MUTTEY im running on our 110 tipper 120amp and 1000 AEN TURNS OVER WELL IN WINTER YOUR BETTER OFF WITH A OVER SIZE ONE IT WILL LASTED LONGER TOO :thumbup1:JON

[muttley9050]

Thanks guys, can't look at old battery as everything electrical on it is a shambles. Will go for a 110 or 120ah battery. Will see what deals I can find.

[mendiplogs]

Thanks guys, can't look at old battery as everything electrical on it is a shambles. Will go for a 110 or 120ah battery. Will see what deals I can find.

 

HI MUTT if your this way mate mole valley farmer are cheap on them mate jon

[niftysteve]

make sure you get a battery with a high CCA number Cold Cranking Amps this will ensure it works well in the cold

[mendiplogs]

make sure you get a battery with a high CCA number Cold Cranking Amps this will ensure it works well in the cold

 

HI STEVE your right there mate i have one on the 110 tipper way over power cold cranking amps of a 1000 plus thanks jon