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harryc · 08-12-2018, 03:08 PM

The problem I had when running a 6 volt starter on 12 volts was that it engaged with such a jolt that it started chewing up the teeth on the ring gear. I finally switched to a modern starter drive which engages very gently. I love it.

08-12-2018, 03:08 PM	#40
harryc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 206	Re: question. simple starter motor conversion to 12v The problem I had when running a 6 volt starter on 12 volts was that it engaged with such a jolt that it started chewing up the teeth on the ring gear. I finally switched to a modern starter drive which engages very gently. I love it.