Battery Amps

[diggitydave052]

Hi All<br />I have a 1000 cranking amp battery working at 725 amps could this be a reason for not starting ???? This Is on a 75 hp 1981 chrysler 756h1g <br />thanks dave

 

[JB]

Re: Battery Amps

No, Dave. <br /><br />If your battery is fully charged it cannot cause non-starting.<br /><br />Go to Chrysler Outboard Troubles and ask about your starting problem.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[ThomWV]

Re: Battery Amps

What does "I have a 1000 cranking amp battery working at 725 amps" mean. Do you mean you have a battery that used to be good but now its about half dead and won't hold a good charge?

 

[Boatist]

Re: Battery Amps

If the battery turns the motor over at anywhere near the normal speed it should start. For sure a 75 HP does not need 725 amps to start. Probably needs 200 amps or less. Ask the Chrysler Outboard guys.

 

[wilkin250r]

Re: Battery Amps

Just because your battery is capable of supplying 1000 cranking amps, it doesn't mean it HAS to. The actual cranking amperage is determined by the motor, your motor will only draw as much as it needs. If your motor tries to draw more than the battery can supply, it will cause problems, but you'll never have problems if your motor is trying to draw less than your battery can supply. <br /><br />As long as your battery is fully charged, you are OK. The only times you'll have problems is if your battery is over-charged, which is almost impossible, or if your battery is under-charged, which I am sure you are familiar with.