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What Battery to Use for FMD?

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TMAC

01-24-2001 19:40:53




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I'm almost ready to crank up my Major. It has no battery and I would like so input as to what to look for in a battery. How large?, cranking amps?, two six volt batteries in series?, heavy duty?




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John in SD

02-01-2001 20:18:28




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 Re: What Battery to Use for FMD? in reply to TMAC, 01-24-2001 19:40:53  

I use 2 - Group 2 - 6 volt batteries hooked in series. I think each battery is 600 CCA. Not sure if that means you add that up to 1200 amps or if you just have a lot more reserve at 600. I have started my FMD this way with 850 watt tank heater. Still have to give it a whiff of ether at -30. -20 is no problem.



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Mark

01-31-2001 18:03:30




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 Re: What Battery to Use for FMD? in reply to TMAC, 01-24-2001 19:40:53  
Ijust rebuilt a 56 fmd. Starting in cold weather is difficult without a strong battery,you often have to jump along with a so,so battery and even that is some times tough.. I bought a 975ca diesel battery from sears with a 5 year replacement warranty for 89$U.S. This starts tractor exellent even in cold weather. Iwas told there is no difference in starting capabilties between a diesle battery and a regular one, the plates and manufacturing is just better so it doesn,t get shaken apart....

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