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Old 04-22-2018, 05:12 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by woofa.express View Post
I run a 6volt starter on my tourer but upgraded to a 12v system. the starter, unchanged at 6v, engages with a thud which is disconcerting. One person I consulted said remove 2 brushes from the starter. was this correct advise.
I might add the vehicle has broken two starter shafts and in time will possibly brake the current one too.
how do I address this??
with thanks in anticipation, gary

Gary-
Put 12 volt field coils in your starter and you're good.

When you hit the 6 volt starter with 12 volts, you are really winding it up, putting a load on the Bendix drive.
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