Re: Using 12 volts only for "starting" purposes

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2009/10/21 8:55:03

Ehhhh---All of this monkeying around is unecessary if you just make everything right with the 6V system. Millions of people got to work every day with 6V cars before the industry fighred out they could eliminate a mile of copper from every vehicle by going over to 12V.

Check list:

What gauge cables are the positive and negative battery cables?

What condition are the positive and negative battery cables in?

Do the battery cables look like modern 12V auto store replacements? (hint: gauge size)

Did your vehicle have a braided ground cable originally?

Does it have one now?

Where is the Ground cable connected to the block?

What is the condition of the starter motor?

Have the bearings and windings in the starter motor been inspected since you acquired the car?

What shape is the Generator in?

Does the charging system work well?

Is this a fresh (over) restoration with lots of pretty paint on the engine block and starter?

It's not that difficult to get a 6V system to crank over fast enough to start your engine. They are less forgiving than 12V, but not that hard to figure out or make reliable.