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luvbowties · 09-09-2013, 06:19 AM

Wow! 465 amps at 12.5 volts would be over 5800 watts--7.75 hp! That'd likely crank a caterpillar--assuming it stands up to and operates at those specs.
Sam

09-09-2013, 06:19 AM	#7
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: Starter drawing about 465 amps, does that sound right? Wow! 465 amps at 12.5 volts would be over 5800 watts--7.75 hp! That'd likely crank a caterpillar--assuming it stands up to and operates at those specs. Sam