Truck motor will not turn over with new battery

1989 DODGE TRUCK
206,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID COOK
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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?
Apr 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check battery condition and connections and the starter motor
Apr 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM
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FIXITMR
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on a side note,your better off to exceed reccomendations on the battery requirements.
Apr 4, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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DAVID COOK
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Thank you, I called and will get the larger size battery.
(starter motor was new)
Apr 4, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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