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What Battery Rating for a TAMD41 Engine

Medoug

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What specs for a starter battery for this engine? Info sheet says that they have a 3.0kW starter motor but I have no idea what size battery it requires. I am replacing a 8D battery and would like to instal a smaller battery for the engine and add a deep cycle as a "house" battery.
Thanx
Doug
 
With Batteries I always think the bigger the better. The bigger it is the less strain there is on the battery the longer it will last. 140ah and up with cranking amps 800 and up, will be ok for the starter battery, I use 165 ah cranking amps I think around 1000.

I use flooded cells as they are lower cost and are more tolerant of abuse and boat don't really get tipped over do they? I don't mind checking them occasionally, the terminals need regular inspection on the batteries anyway.

Buy a good quality battery, the weight is a good guide, the heavier the better.
 
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