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Cape Codder · 08-09-2012, 12:40 PM

I was wondering if a battery with 730 Cranking Amps and 590 CCA is sufficient or should the cranking amps be more to supply power to the Model A starter.
Thanks for your time.
Joe Grobleski

Jim/GA · 08-09-2012, 02:04 PM

6 volt or 12 volt?

Stock or modified (high compression head, for example)?

If anywhere near stock, this is more than enough battery.

Cape Codder · 08-09-2012, 03:38 PM

Sorry, its a 6 volt system although it will have a touring cam and high compression head.
Thanks,
Joe Grobleski

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-09-2012, 03:45 PM

I bought an Optima battery, 1,000 cranking amps & 850 cold cranking amps!!
If I run out of gas,+&$*%@%, I can probably "CRANK"myself down to Bad Bud's for gas! Bill W.

Bruce Adams · 08-09-2012, 06:21 PM

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I have an Optima 6 volt battery with a high compression head, and cranking is not a challenge.
My Optima would race Bill's to Bad Buds for a Bud.

08-09-2012, 12:40 PM	#1
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,337	Battery Requirements I was wondering if a battery with 730 *Cranking Amps and 590 CCA* is sufficient or should the cranking amps be more to supply power to the Model A starter. Thanks for your time. Joe Grobleski

08-09-2012, 02:04 PM	#2
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,964	Re: Battery Requirements 6 volt or 12 volt? Stock or modified (high compression head, for example)? If anywhere near stock, this is more than enough battery. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Spread the Joy! Have a Model A day!"

08-09-2012, 03:38 PM	#3
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,337	Re: Battery Requirements Sorry, its a 6 volt system although it will have a touring cam and high compression head. Thanks, Joe Grobleski

08-09-2012, 03:45 PM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Battery Requirements I bought an Optima battery, 1,000 cranking amps & 850 cold cranking amps!! *If I run out of gas,+&$%@%, I can probably "CRANK"myself down to Bad Bud's for gas! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"**

08-09-2012, 06:21 PM	#5
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Battery Requirements Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have an Optima 6 volt battery with a high compression head, and cranking is not a challenge. My Optima would race Bill's to Bad Buds for a Bud.