[DeTomaso] Cranking amps

[DeTomaso Pantera]

Hi Jack:
Given the conditions set out in the test, I believe this to be a reasonable
start.  I'd rather start off with a reasonable baseline than an indefinite.
Thanks. Cal. #2428.

On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 2:01 PM, <jderyke at aol.com> wrote:

> Cal, the actual amp requirement will depend on the compression in the
> engine, the temperature, the starter you're using (gear-drive starters are
> more efficient than direct-drive stockers), condition of the cables and
> whether you run a good ground between the block and chassis. So there's not
> really an exact answer. Good luck- J DeRyke
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso Pantera <tampapantera at gmail.com>
> To: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
> Sent: Tue, Dec 22, 2015 7:10 pm
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Cranking amps
>
> Hi:
> I read the posts regarding the amount of cranking amps required to turn
> a V-8 but all the responses were about the capability of the battery to
> supply the current, but none addressed my question.
> However, I did a little more digging and this is what I found
> out:A [1]http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/fall/electric/start_test.pdf
> Tests from this automobile college class experimentation lead to the
> following:A
> "8 cylinder gas -typically draws up to 250 amps."
> The college test also considered cold-started engines as well as
> overheated engines as likely drawing more current that what was
> discussed.A
> Thanks again,
> Cal #2428.
>
> References
>
> 1. http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/fall/electric/start_test.pdf
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   Hi Jack:
   Given the conditions set out in the test, I believe this to be a
   reasonable start.A  I'd rather start off with a reasonable baseline
   than an indefinite. Thanks. Cal. #2428.A

   On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 2:01 PM, <[1]jderyke at aol.com> wrote:

     Cal, the actual amp requirement will depend on the compression in
     the engine, the temperature, the starter you're using (gear-drive
     starters are more efficient than direct-drive stockers), condition
     of the cables and whether you run a good ground between the block
     and chassis. So there's not really an exact answer. Good luck- J
     DeRyke

   -----Original Message-----
   From: DeTomaso Pantera <[2]tampapantera at gmail.com>
   To: detomaso <[3]detomaso at poca.com>
   Sent: Tue, Dec 22, 2015 7:10 pm
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Cranking amps
   Hi:
   I read the posts regarding the amount of cranking amps required to turn
   a V-8 but all the responses were about the capability of the battery to
   supply the current, but none addressed my question.
   However, I did a little more digging and this is what I found
   out:A [1][4]http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/fall/electric/start_test.pdf
   Tests from this automobile college class experimentation lead to the
   following:A
   "8 cylinder gas -typically draws up to 250 amps."
   The college test also considered cold-started engines as well as
   overheated engines as likely drawing more current that what was
   discussed.A
   Thanks again,
   Cal #2428.
   References
   1. [5]http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/fall/electric/start_test.pdf
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   4. http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/fall/electric/start_test.pdf
   5. http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/fall/electric/start_test.pdf
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