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Originally Posted by Old Henry
Main comment - this, again, is a 12 volt jump box. Not ideal for 6 volt.
Again, of all of the times I've had to start my car with a dead battery, 90% of the time it's by a quick push - not a jump. As others have said, battery jump is a last resort when pushing just won't do.
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I agree with this too. In your recent cases, #1 thick oil/very cold, and #2 warm, but not enough charge to spark the coil, I have been able to learn from your contributions.
I think I like the idea of carrying a starter switch, they are small enough and useful for other electrical troubleshooting too.
One thing I experienced after installing a battery cut-out switch is that you can roll-start a car with the battery cut-out in the off position. You will get the thing started but it will break the coil pretty soon. <Skip I owe you some money.> So even when roll-starting there are pitfalls.
I was thinking about your situations though, in neither case was rolling or pushing helpful. Have you noticed any ill effects from the trip?
Enjoying the conversation.
-VeryTangled/Jeff