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Old 12-24-2020, 01:51 PM   #8
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Default Re: My Friend BB wants pros and cons to upgrade to 12volt system

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Originally Posted by skidmarks View Post
The only con, and ive had it happen a couple times. If you keep the 6v starter, putting 12v to it can break the bendix spring.
A big plus is 12v batteries are easy to get and tend to last longer and easier to jump start.
And what accounts for all the bendix springs that have broken while the starter was being powered with 6 volts?
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