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Truck motor will not turn over with new battery

Tiny
DAVID COOK
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  • 1989 DODGE TRUCK
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 206,000 MILES
Battery purchased has 950 ca and 750 cca
I found out the requirement is 950 cca for
trucks with heavy requirements(torque converter)
When I turn the key on to start(after waiting for diesel wait light), there is a click
but the motor will not turn over at all.
Is this possible if the battery is undersized?
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 7:55 PM

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Tiny
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Check battery condition and connections and the starter motor
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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On a side note, your better off to exceed reccomendations on the battery requirements.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 8:43 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, I called and will get the larger size battery.
(starter motor was new)
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 10:08 PM

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