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Optima red top Battery Question

Ralph (Lucky Ralph)Ralph (Lucky Ralph)CMC-Sanibel Island

My mechanic desire me to purchase and install a Optima Red Top Battery. I have a GENERATOR not an altenator. 

I have a 1835cc completely rebuild motor

Will this work for me?????????????

 

Here are the specs

 

 

Battery Model: 34R
Part Number: 8003-151
Nominal Voltage: 12 volts
NSN: 6140 01 475 9357
Description: High power, sealed lead acid, engine starting battery
Physical Characteristics:
Plate Design: High purity lead-tin alloy. Wound cell configuration utilizing proprietary
SPIRALCELL®
technology.
Electrolyte: Sulfuric acid, H2
SO4
Case: Polypropylene
Color: Case: Dark Gray
Cover: “OPTIMA” Red
Group Size: BCI: 34
Standard Metric
Length:
Width:
Height:
Weight:
10.018”
6.829”
7.843”
37.9 lb
254.46 mm
173.46 mm
199.21 mm (Height at the top of terminals)
17.2 kg
Terminal Configuration: SAE / BCI automotive.
Performance Data:
Open Circuit Voltage (Fully charged): 12.8 volts
Internal Resistance (Fully charged): .0030 ohms
Capacity: 50 Ah (C/20)
Reserve Capacity: BCI: 100 minutes
(25 amp discharge, 80°F (26.7°C), to 10.5 volts cut-off)
Power:
CCA (BCI 0°F): 800 amps
MCA (BCI 32°F): 1000 ampsRecommended Charging:
The following charging methods are recommended to ensure a long battery life: (Always use a
voltage regulated charger with voltage limits set as described below.)
Model: 34 and 34R
These batteries are designed for engine starting applications. They are not recommended
or warranted for use in deep cycle applications.
Recommended Charging Information:
Alternator: 13.3 to 15.0 volts
Battery Charger (Constant Voltage): 13.8 to 15.0 volts; 10 amps maximum; 6-12 hours approximate
Float Charge: 13.2 to 13.8 volts; 1 amp maximum; (indefinite time at lower voltages)
Rapid Recharge: Maximum voltage 15.6 volts. No current limit as long as battery
(Constant voltage charger) temperature remains below 125°F (51.7°C). Charge until
current drops below 1 amp.
All limits must be strictly adhered to.

Peace;

Lucky

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Lane AndersonLane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

OR...  You could get one of these (http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/er20mj?pp=12).  It is small and light enough to carry in one hand, and can be mounted in any orientation except inverted.  It releass no fumes, so it can be installed in the passenger compartment.  I bought the metal jacketed one shown so I could mount in in the engine compartment.  It has been there for 3-4 years and worked well.  It isn't cheap, but it's a great solution.

 

I installed an Optima (yellow) in my Acura and it only lasted one year.

Todd -Todd -Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by Lane Anderson - Mt. Pleasant, SC:

OR...  You could get one of these (http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/er20mj?pp=12).  It is small and light enough to carry in one hand, and can be mounted in any orientation except inverted.  It releass no fumes, so it can be installed in the passenger compartment.  I bought the metal jacketed one shown so I could mount in in the engine compartment.  It has been there for 3-4 years and worked well.  It isn't cheap, but it's a great solution.

 

I installed an Optima (yellow) in my Acura and it only lasted one year.

I dont know anything about batteries...but I personally would want one that a...simply works, and b...one that provides some good weight up front in my car to help in handling any way it can...  I dont know what the battery is in my new VS, but it works and I am sure it was probably one of the cheapest cost they could get.  i bet it weighs a lot too!

MangoSmoothie.caMangoSmoothie.ca
Originally Posted by Lane Anderson - Mt. Pleasant, SC:

OR...  You could get one of these (http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/er20mj?pp=12).  It is small and light enough to carry in one hand, and can be mounted in any orientation except inverted.  It releass no fumes, so it can be installed in the passenger compartment.  I bought the metal jacketed one shown so I could mount in in the engine compartment.  It has been there for 3-4 years and worked well.  It isn't cheap, but it's a great solution.

 

I installed an Optima (yellow) in my Acura and it only lasted one year.

i'm running a tiny sealed battery and have been for years.  every winter, i just unplug it and put it on battery trickle charger/maintainer.  works great.

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