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philerup
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Battery Spec
« on: Jan 8th, 2005, 6:59pm » |
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Hi Gents
Had a problem which i thought was related to the starter motor - see previous post today - but the good bods on this site soon put me right about the battery.
I am presently charging it and i as needed to top it up I went to the local motor factors for distilled water. I thought I would check the cost of a new one just in case.
The guy told me that the Lucas recommended item was 500A cranking amperage, which concerned me since the one I have at the moment is a Motorcraft Superstart at 550A and it is about 1.5 times as big as the recommended Lucas version - he showed me the Lucas book.
I don't think 500A is sufficient for the Scorpio (I might be wrong but it just seems to small) and did a web search trying to find the correct specification.
One lead me to ebay where a used one is for sale showing 650A! I am now confused
My dilemma is if I have to purchase a new one what should I go for? Motorcraft 550A, Small Lucas 500A or a big beast at 650A. 
I have searched the site/my owners manual but can't find any info.
If I have to I wish to buy the correct one. Can any of you good souls advise me?
The car is a 1998 facelift Ghia X estate 2.3.
Cheers
Phil C
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waders
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Hi Phil
1133123 - 60AH - 590CCA
1133124 - 71AH - 650CCA
Ford part numbers and spec....
IMO bigger is better 
 
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