425amps enuff to start 172

[mattypy282]

my battery has died but i have an old 1 knocking around but its only 425a starting power will it start?

 

[mx1_champ]

get a mate round and bump start it ? ( as in push start.. or jump leads)

 

[mattypy282]

ive been jumping it for a week now its not keeping charge started about a month ago struggling to start when cold got my spare on charge now but dunno if 425amp starting power is enught

 

[mx1_champ]

im not sure what ampage it needs tbh.. sure google may bring something up for you tho.

 

[CaptainFail]

I seem to remember 440 being the recommended ampage? not too sure though :dapprove: