Engine battery recommendations
Hi everyone. Any recommendations on an engine battery replacement? I don't see any specs in the owners manual. I bought a 2003 itasca sun cruiser, only 40k miles on it, but the previous owner, had i...
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Eskins,
Things you should know...
Most 35Us were on a WorkHorse Chassis and were either a Ford 6.8 or a GM 8.1. As both are gas engines, any good starting battery that fits in the space will work for you. Look at the battery. It will have a number on the top like 27, 27F, 34-72 or the something, write that number in the owner's manual. Just match the number.
Before you do that, is the battery bad? Charge it, let it sit for a day. If it cranks the engine, it is good. If it seems bad, clean the terminals and try again.
Matt
Things you should know...
Most 35Us were on a WorkHorse Chassis and were either a Ford 6.8 or a GM 8.1. As both are gas engines, any good starting battery that fits in the space will work for you. Look at the battery. It will have a number on the top like 27, 27F, 34-72 or the something, write that number in the owner's manual. Just match the number.
Before you do that, is the battery bad? Charge it, let it sit for a day. If it cranks the engine, it is good. If it seems bad, clean the terminals and try again.
Matt
