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Old 01-02-2014, 02:20 PM   #13
Steves46
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Default Re: 12 volt or 6 volt starter

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Originally Posted by 53ash View Post
That sounds about like a 6 volt. Even on a good day, they spin pretty slow, but they will get the motors started. 12 volts will make them hum, but if you have a motor that doesn't want to start, and you roll it over and over too much, you can burn it up. I really don't know how to tell the difference without having the insides checked out. Hugh
Although I realize 6-volt starters do not hum as quick a 12-volt system, my 46 Coupe and 55 F-100 (both 6-volt systems) are close to behaving like a 12-v during start-ups . Both have rebuilt starters, 00-gauge battery and starter cables, with an Optima battery.
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