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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 04-30-2007, 06:48 PM

I know that Delco batteries are made by AC Delco. My question is are they farmed out to Mexico etc. or are they still made in the good old USA.

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 05-01-2007, 09:14 AM

32 have looked and no response .... AC DELCO must make their own.

esll.

I've always had good luck with DELCO .... I strayed and now I'm back on track. It will feel good to put back the DELCO in the 70' G.M.C. today.

lilred67 · 05-01-2007, 12:31 PM

i believe johnson controls makes them........

bobthecop · 05-01-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lilred67

i believe johnson controls makes them........

From my wife at the Chevy dealership.......Johnson Controls is correct.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 05-01-2007, 07:45 PM

Are they producing batteries for other companies. It sounds like they are an American company .... are they? I went out and bought a Delco Battery today and I must say it's good to see the Delco name in the engine bay of my G.M.C.

esll.

**70C10Toejam** · 05-02-2007, 12:20 AM

Johnson Controls makes a dern good battery. They used to make the "Never Start" battery for Hell-Mart, but remember...when any company makes a private-label product it MAY be made to the customers specs. It may be re-packaged/re-labeled or it may be a whole different product.

JameslovesJammie · 05-02-2007, 12:21 AM

Johnson Control makes Diehard, AC Delco, Interstate, and probably Motorcraft batteries. Diehard Platinum is made by Enersys.

**70C10Toejam** · 05-02-2007, 12:29 AM

perfect example...Die-easy ain't worth a turd-in-the-hand, Interstate are okay. Motorcraft are pretty good. I am not aware that Enersys makes ANY automotive batteries. Exide that makes automotive batteries is NOT the same as Enersys that makes Industrial batteries. They split around 15 years ago.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 05-02-2007, 01:24 AM

I purchased a Delco battery from the GM dealer today. Installed it and started the 70' GMC up and she fired up like a dream. I take it Johnson Controls produces a good battery for Delco .... right.

I got it load tested at the dealer and it checked out more then spec. for the battery. The tech said that with the key in the on position it should read 12.2V with no load and running it should be 14V load or no load on it. I have an after market gauge (new) reads 12V key in the on position with no load and running load or no load 12V. What's up why no 14V when running.

esll.

68C15 · 05-02-2007, 06:51 AM

I'm not sure about the new ACD batteries but the AC Delco ones didnt stand up well to a small parasitic draw.
I like to stay with Interstate. much better reserve capacity ratings for the series I use.

**truckdude239** · 05-02-2007, 07:17 AM

johnson control makes good batteries the everstart that walmart sells are made by exide. johnson control makes diehard interstate duralast autocraft eopitua

**70C10Toejam** · 05-02-2007, 06:42 PM

If you only have 12v running, i would say the alternator is bad. A 12 volt battery with no load should have 12.8-13.2 volts.

Wal-Mart changed to Exide from Johnson Controls a few years ago...at least in the midwest. They may have more than 1 supplier based on regon, but I'm not sure.

Exide Technologies (the automotive Exide) also ownes GNB who makes the Champion brand batteries.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 05-03-2007, 08:59 AM

Thanks for all the info. and help.

One more question .... if a guy put a jumper @ the fuse box so his park lights would run as new cars do, would that effect the V reading or would it still be around 13.2V when running?

esll.

JameslovesJammie · 05-03-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

perfect example...Die-easy ain't worth a turd-in-the-hand, Interstate are okay. Motorcraft are pretty good. I am not aware that Enersys makes ANY automotive batteries. Exide that makes automotive batteries is NOT the same as Enersys that makes Industrial batteries. They split around 15 years ago.

Diehard is a good battery, depending on how cheap you are. A Gold or SUV battery is fantastic battery, but they are made for different climates (north and south) The Weatherhandler is what I would consider a minimun for most vehicles. The Northern battery stands up to harsh North Dakota winters pretty well. We replace a lot of Motorcraft batteries.

Enersys makes the Diehard Platinum. It is a AGM military spec battery.

19673ontree · 05-03-2007, 10:31 PM

I don't think they are made by AC delco anymore I had one of the older one's a few year's ago and it said some classic battery company had bought the right's to make them ? it was on the bottom , that one was not fun you had to keep it charged and keep putting water in it but now they make them wet charged and maintenence free !! little pricey but I will probably buy one , heck I need two , one for my 67 camaro and one for my 67 c10 ,,

04-30-2007, 06:48 PM	#1
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Delco Batteries. I know that Delco batteries are made by AC Delco. My question is are they farmed out to Mexico etc. or are they still made in the good old USA. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

05-01-2007, 09:14 AM	#2
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Delco Batteries. 32 have looked and no response .... AC DELCO must make their own. esll. I've always had good luck with DELCO .... I strayed and now I'm back on track. It will feel good to put back the DELCO in the 70' G.M.C. today. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 05-01-2007 at 09:15 AM.

05-01-2007, 12:31 PM	#3
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Delco Batteries. i believe johnson controls makes them........

05-01-2007, 07:45 PM	#5
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Delco Batteries. Are they producing batteries for other companies. It sounds like they are an American company .... are they? I went out and bought a Delco Battery today and I must say it's good to see the Delco name in the engine bay of my G.M.C. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

05-02-2007, 12:20 AM	#6
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Delco Batteries. Johnson Controls makes a dern good battery. They used to make the "Never Start" battery for Hell-Mart, but remember...when any company makes a private-label product it MAY be made to the customers specs. It may be re-packaged/re-labeled or it may be a whole different product. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

05-02-2007, 12:21 AM	#7
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Delco Batteries. Johnson Control makes Diehard, AC Delco, Interstate, and probably Motorcraft batteries. Diehard Platinum is made by Enersys. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

05-02-2007, 12:29 AM	#8
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Delco Batteries. perfect example...Die-easy ain't worth a turd-in-the-hand, Interstate are okay. Motorcraft are pretty good. I am not aware that Enersys makes ANY automotive batteries. Exide that makes automotive batteries is NOT the same as Enersys that makes Industrial batteries. They split around 15 years ago. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

05-02-2007, 01:24 AM	#9
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Delco Batteries. I purchased a Delco battery from the GM dealer today. Installed it and started the 70' GMC up and she fired up like a dream. I take it Johnson Controls produces a good battery for Delco .... right. I got it load tested at the dealer and it checked out more then spec. for the battery. The tech said that with the key in the on position it should read 12.2V with no load and running it should be 14V load or no load on it. I have an after market gauge (new) reads 12V key in the on position with no load and running load or no load 12V. What's up why no 14V when running. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

05-02-2007, 06:51 AM	#10
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Delco Batteries. I'm not sure about the new ACD batteries but the AC Delco ones didnt stand up well to a small parasitic draw. I like to stay with Interstate. much better reserve capacity ratings for the series I use.

05-02-2007, 07:17 AM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,230	Re: Delco Batteries. johnson control makes good batteries the everstart that walmart sells are made by exide. johnson control makes diehard interstate duralast autocraft eopitua __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-02-2007, 06:42 PM	#12
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Delco Batteries. If you only have 12v running, i would say the alternator is bad. A 12 volt battery with no load should have 12.8-13.2 volts. Wal-Mart changed to Exide from Johnson Controls a few years ago...at least in the midwest. They may have more than 1 supplier based on regon, but I'm not sure. Exide Technologies (the automotive Exide) also ownes GNB who makes the Champion brand batteries. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

05-03-2007, 08:59 AM	#13
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Delco Batteries. Thanks for all the info. and help. One more question .... if a guy put a jumper @ the fuse box so his park lights would run as new cars do, would that effect the V reading or would it still be around 13.2V when running? esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

05-03-2007, 10:31 PM	#15
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Delco Batteries. I don't think they are made by AC delco anymore I had one of the older one's a few year's ago and it said some classic battery company had bought the right's to make them ? it was on the bottom , that one was not fun you had to keep it charged and keep putting water in it but now they make them wet charged and maintenence free !! little pricey but I will probably buy one , heck I need two , one for my 67 camaro and one for my 67 c10 ,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC



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