550 cca
550 cca
Mercury 1984 6 cylinder L6 what type & size of starting battery is required
The 75 hp Mercury outboard will need a starting battery in the 650 CCA range, although, up to 1000 CCA would work just fine.
Cranking battery.
Mercury wants you to install a battery with at least 525 marine cranking amps if you boat in the summer, and 1000 marine cranking amps for winter boaters.
A 60 hp Mercury outboard, serial number OB358007 would be a 1988 year model.
The 2004 model, 60 hp Mercury outboard uses an NGK BPZ8H-N-10, gapped to .040 in.
For a 2 stroke model, a 500 to 650 cca, 12 volt starting battery will be sufficient. The recommended battery for a four stroke model is 1000 cca,
A 60 hp Mercury outboard, serial number B358007 would be a 1988 year model.
The Mercury Optimax requires a 12 volt starting battery, rated @ 800-1000 cca.
For a 150 hp Mercury outboard, a 12V battery with a minimum capacity of 800 CCA (cold cranking amps) is typically recommended. A group size 27 or 31 battery is often suitable, as they provide adequate power for starting and running the motor. It's also advisable to consider a deep-cycle or dual-purpose battery to support additional electrical systems on board. Always check the manufacturer's specifications for the most accurate recommendations.
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