ORIF
Senior Member
Can I get suggestions on alternative battery to 8Ds for my twin 3208 NAs?
If information on my starter is needed for this I can probably figure out what they are.
I currently have a dedicated 8D for each engine and a single 8D for house.
So 3 8Ds on my battery shelf in the engine room which after 35 years of supporting 400 lbs I either need to rebuild or shore up.
I´ve tried searches of past forums and answers seem varied.
Only consensus I can find is that everyone agrees that 8Ds are heavy but effective.
For alternatives I´m seeing some say a single group 31 and others saying it takes 2 in parallel to start these engines.
Is it feasible to have one battery set for both engines? That would substantially improve the weight issue.
I´ve read that not enough battery can burn up the starter but I´m not sure I understand why? Starter has to pull more amps?
Some say 2 6V golf cart batteries in series are acceptable and others say they are better suited for house than start batteries.
Can I get suggestions on what the wisdom on this site thinks may be the best alternative to heavy 8Ds to start 3208 NAs?
Thanks
Edward
If information on my starter is needed for this I can probably figure out what they are.
I currently have a dedicated 8D for each engine and a single 8D for house.
So 3 8Ds on my battery shelf in the engine room which after 35 years of supporting 400 lbs I either need to rebuild or shore up.
I´ve tried searches of past forums and answers seem varied.
Only consensus I can find is that everyone agrees that 8Ds are heavy but effective.
For alternatives I´m seeing some say a single group 31 and others saying it takes 2 in parallel to start these engines.
Is it feasible to have one battery set for both engines? That would substantially improve the weight issue.
I´ve read that not enough battery can burn up the starter but I´m not sure I understand why? Starter has to pull more amps?
Some say 2 6V golf cart batteries in series are acceptable and others say they are better suited for house than start batteries.
Can I get suggestions on what the wisdom on this site thinks may be the best alternative to heavy 8Ds to start 3208 NAs?
Thanks
Edward