Ford Scorpio Forum - Print Page


    
      
        Ford Scorpio Forum
        (https://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl)
      

        General >> Seen by You >> Battery Spec
        
(Message started by: philerup on Jan 8^th, 2005, 6:59pm)

Title: Battery Spec
Post by philerup on Jan 8^th, 2005, 6:59pm

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

Title: Re: Battery Spec
Post by waders on Jan 8^th, 2005, 7:09pm

Hi Phil

1133123 - 60AH - 590CCA
1133124 - 71AH - 650CCA

Ford part numbers and spec....

IMO bigger is better ;)

8) ;D 8) ;D 8)