TM 5-2420-230-24-2
Air Intake Manifold Heater (010-072)
B3.9 and B5.9 Series Engines
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Section 10 - Air Intake System - Group 10
Battery Size Requirements for B Series Engines (automotive and industrial ratings)
1991 and 1994 6BTAA and 4BTAA automotive ratings
NOTE: Unaided starting down to 0C [+32F] or intake heater equipment*
4BTAA Engine
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Reserve Minutes
Heavy accessory
900
160
Light accessory
750
169
* Intake heater equipment option requires a 95-amp alternator or larger.
6BTAA Engine
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Reserve Minutes
Heavy accessories
1000
160
Light accessories
850
160
* Intake heater equipment option requires a 95-amp alternator or larger.
NOTE: Unaided starting down to -12C [10F].
4BTAA Engine
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Reserve Minutes
Heavy accessories
1350
320
Light accessories
1125
320
6BTAA Engine
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Reserve Minutes
Heavy accessories
1500
320
Light accessories
1250
320
1994 6BTAA and 4BTAA industrial ratings
4BTAA Engine
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Reserve Minutes
Heavy accessories
800
160
Light accessories
625
160
6BTAA Engine
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Reserve Minutes
Heavy accessories
950
160
Light accessories
800
160
NOTE: Typical "light accessories" include alternator, small steering pump, and disengaged clutch.
NOTE: Typical "heavy accessories" include hydraulic pump and torque convertor.
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