Ken, The simple answer is .. Yes.
The discussion of batteries is an On Going and sometimes gets rather silly. There are differences in construction and slight differences in chemistry in Cells (batteries), of course, but in general, All you really need is a battery with sufficient Crank Power. That is, enough to turn the engine over in the conditions you experience. It's all a matter of AMPERES.. Enough Amperes !! Words like "Marine", "Power", and "Outdoor Use" are really only Advertizing Buzz words. And don't get caught up in the Blah Blah of "What is better ....Flooded, Gel or AGM.. They are ALL lead Acid cells but are only of a different construction than the tried and true "Car" battery. A lot of information OF and ABOUT Lead Acid batteries can be found on...the following LINK.. http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html Get a good old inexpensive Car battery.. and be happy, UW Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Lying: Portland OR From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [IC27A] Battery? I need to replace the starter battery for my Universal 5411 inboard diesel. Question: is a normal automotive battery adequate? I'm assuming it is less expensive than the "marine" batteries sold at boating supply stores. Does that "marine" designation really signify anything? Because this is for starting a diesel, are there any special requirements there? Thanks very much for your help! Ken
