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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gator79
mine has jump started a diesel so the big block should be no problem
Agreed, as long as it's not a12-1 compression, it will start it.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gator79
I have one of the new lithium battery (small) jump start batteries, I own a shop and was very skeptical but it jump started two diesel trucks back to back without recharging it. I will have to see what brand it is
be very careful of these[I bought one],ive heard of 2 incidents,1 of a vehicle fire of a van where the jumper was stored inside,1 of a jumper exploding in a techs hands[mac is investigating],I have used mine 2 times and it works great
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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I bought one of these smart charger/maintainers, Battery Saver. Battery Tender uses Battery Saver's technology in their new smart charger/maintainers.

It was invented by a silicone valley tech guru to maintain his car collection.

http://shop.saveabattery.com/50-Watt-All-In-One_c3.htm
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