I would go with the (2) twelve batteries too. They're a lot easier to find. We used (8) twelve 12 volt batteries that were connected in Series/Parallel used on the M60 Tank to get 24 volts. This vehicle has a 1790 cid diesel engine with a manifold heater. Had a lot of problems starting it at -25°F. We had to remove those batteries after each attempt to start the engine and install a fresh set to cold soak. We would let the batteries that we removed to warm up. Then we would charge them connected in series/parallel overnight until they were fully charged. We even had the engine pulled what we called the power pack that also has the Allison converter transmission. Still had problems starting. We never tried ether, but I think the soldiers in the field probably did. Some said if they could start one tank they would blow the warm exhaust into the rear of the tank that wouldn't start. We didn't have this problem wth the Soviet vehicles. Hal
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