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Old 10-06-2007, 11:17 PM
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FWIW there are multiple specs for cranking amps. Hot cranking amps (abbreviated HCA) are measured at 80 degrees F, plain old cranking amps (abbreviated CA) are measured at 32 degrees F, and cold cranking amps (CCA) are measured at 0 degrees F. Something to check when looking at car batteries.

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