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shericom(at)rogers.com
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:23 am Post subject: Odyssey Battery

I have noticed on the list from time to time that some people are using Odyssey batteries in their K/F. Can anyone tell me what model they have, and does it fit the M4 battery box? also is the higher charge rate a problem?  Thanks, Don



Don Stevenson M4/1200-912

Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:53 am Post subject: Odyssey Battery

Hello Don,



When I changed my ageing 582 for a Jabiru 2200, one year ago, I was 

told that I needed a stronger battery and I was recommended the Odyssey 

PC 680. It wouldn't fit the battery box on the firewall of my model 3 

but I found a smart place for it, right behind the seats. I also need 

to slightly move my CG because the Jabiru (with oil cooler, heatbox, 

etc) was slightly heavier than the 582. It did the trick!

I am very pleased with the battery. I spins my engine to the required 

300 RPM even at sub-zero OAT. Note that since it is a dry cell battery, 

you can install in in any way you want. A battery box is not necessary 

as it will never leak.



Cheers,

Michel

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fredshiple(at)sbcglobal.n
Guest

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject: Odyssey Battery

You might try Powersonic (#12180NB) for $31 -has

served me well for 3 years.

Fred

rjdaugh(at)rapidnet.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject: Odyssey Battery

Don,

I am having great luck with an Odessy PC 625 on my 912S.  I think the

coldest that I have started it was about 15 F.  Works reall well.  I got the

recommendations from this list.



Like Michel says, it doesn't need a box and can be mounted in any position.

I just strapped it to the firewall with some SS straps.



Randy



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wingnut

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 356

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:51 am Post subject: Re: Odyssey Battery

I use the 535 in the stock M4 battery box but I had to cut down the plastic fins sticking out of the side of the battery to make it fit. When I asked around about the wisdom of cuttin the fins down I got different responses. The guy at the battery store believes that the fins are for cooling because the typical installation (right next to a hot motorcycle motor) is very hot and has very little air space. If I were to do it again, I'd go with the 625 and ditch the stock box.

7suds(at)Chartermi.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject: Odyssey Battery

Randy,

Is your battery mounted inside or outside the firewall? Anyone else have 

input on the pros and cons of which side the firewall to mount it? Install 

on a Model 5 with 912.



Lloyd

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bmwebb(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject: Odyssey Battery

Most definitely mount behind the firewall. Heat and batteries are a most

potent combo.

Bradley



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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject: Odyssey Battery

Lloyd,  Mine is a IV, but I have it cabin side of the firewall with the 

Master Solenoid on the battery mount and the ground wire through the 

firewall to the engine case.   Braid then connects that connection to the 

mount bolt on that side and through the bolt to the ground buss.  The pos 

side also goes direct from the master solenoid to the starter and the + from 

that side to the circuit breaker buss.



In the IV, there is definitely no room on the engine side for a battery.  At 

least in my IV there is not.



Lowell

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rjdaugh(at)rapidnet.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:40 pm Post subject: Odyssey Battery

Lloyd,

Mine is on engine side of firewall. I do have a Series 5 but with a Series 7

firewall forward.  This moves the 912S forward about 4 inches which improves

cg with the light engine and gives more room for the battery.



One pro is short power runs with heavy wire.  I guess I am blind to any

cons....  I am not worried about heat.  The battery in my car and truck are

on that side of the firewall.  I think that there is more air moving through

my cowl than through my engine compartments to keep temps down.  In fact I

have a spare thermocouple on my eis there to monitor intake air temp.  It

usually runs about 85 - 95 F.  (I think.  I will try to pay more attention

to it.)  I just thought since I had it I would monitor as info relevant to

carb ice.



Randy



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Lynn Matteson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 2778
Location: Grass Lake, Michigan

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:49 am Post subject: Odyssey Battery

Just to throw another log in the fire (no pun intended), I mounted my 

Odyssey Homebuilders 680 (Aircraft Spruce p/n 11-02233) battery on the 

firewall side, lower right side of aircraft, but I have Jabiru 2200 

power. Even with my recent lost exhaust/tail pipe, and flames licking 

the firewall 4" off center toward the battery, I had no battery 

problems. A scorched fire sleeve, burned paint on the engine mount, and 

a slightly warped airbox (fiberglas), the battery, secure in it's 

(Aircraft Spruce p/n 11-01853) mounting box, suffered no damage...just 

some soot on the box. Did I get all the sponsors in? Sorry...I've been 

watching too much Nascar.  : )



Lynn

On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 11:11  PM, Lowell Fitt wrote:



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 Lloyd,  Mine is a IV, but I have it cabin side of the firewall with the

 Master Solenoid on the battery mount and the ground wire through the

 firewall to the engine case.   Braid then connects that connection to 

 the

 mount bolt on that side and through the bolt to the ground buss.  The 

 pos

 side also goes direct from the master solenoid to the starter and the 

 + from

 that side to the circuit breaker buss.



 In the IV, there is definitely no room on the engine side for a 

 battery.  At

 least in my IV there is not.



 Lowell

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Lynn
Kitfox IV-Jabiru 2200
N369LM

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