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Re: batteries on diesel tractor
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Posted by frank kovarick on December 26, 2005 at 21:09:08 from (4.157.104.170):
In Reply to: batteries on diesel tractor posted by Rich Iowa on December 23, 2005 at 15:11:54:
As noted on some of the replies; 2 - 6 volt batteries in series='s 12 volts is better than one 12v. It's the amps that you need and the bigger the wires the better but 4-0 ought to do it. Also noted one post saying that the bushings on the starter may be lazy and allow the armature to drag on the field coils. I have a Case 580CK with a diesel and use the 2 - 6 v batteries. Also the exhaust needs to show white smoke in cranking before the engine will start or some other fuel problem may be involved.
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