Battery

[Larry Cecil]

Looking to purchase battery for my Oliver Super 55 (diesel), restoration is getting close. What size would I need to crank a diesel.
Thanks for your help.

Larry Cecil

 

[rrlund]

They used 2 six volts hooked in series. You can go with a large 12 if you choose to.

 

[J. Schwiebert]

They did not start the best when new. A set of 550 sleeves and pistons plus installing a full set of valve seast and setting the valve recession to specs will also help with starting. Is yours key start?

 

[coshoo]

Get the biggest 12 volt that will fit in the battery tray. Should have as many cold cranking amps as 2 6 volts, and for a lot less money. There are some hi-torque starters that will spin the engine faster- and that's the key to good starting. Check with after market suppliers.