Size of battery needed for Ignition Engine - O&R 60

AMCGUY Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:16 pm

I'm restoring an old Reuhl boat. It will be display only but I want to set it up somewhat correctly. I will be using an O&R 60 ignition motor using a coil and condenser.

My question is....what battery set-up would be appropriate? I want to get a vintage battery holder for it, but what size batteries? A couple "D" Cells?

What would be the impact of using smaller or larger size battery.

Thanks for insight!

Ken Cook Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:12 am

I run my ignition engines with a Smith Firecracker coil. The battery holder is for two AA batteries. Using a larger say D size probably wouldn't be a issue as the larger battery is just larger with the same voltage. All the battery retainers I've come across have been for AA batteries. Those boats are very elegant.

Size of battery needed for Ignition Engine - O&R 60

Size of battery needed for Ignition Engine - O&R 60

Re: Size of battery needed for Ignition Engine - O&R 60