Current for a Disco II V8 Starter Motor

[Mud_Medic]

Hi Ya

Any one on here know the current a Disco 2 4.0 v8 starter motor pulls?

Thanks

Ed

[wizard]

I would guess in excess of 200 amps initially. Do you need an exact answer ?

wizard

[Mud_Medic]

Thanks Wizard.

I do not need an exact answer, just planning an emergency jump start system. Since the batteries are in the boot of the disco and used as a split charge system, I have installed a fuse at both ends of the cable. (A long run of high current cable fixed to the chassis rail).  I am planning to bypass the fuse in the rear with a starter solenoid, but wondered if I could get by without using a second solenoid to bypass the fuse under the bonnet.

Ed