6 volt to 12 volt conversion

[Eagle43]

Originally Posted by tubman

Now that I've got everything straight in my mind (I hope), I think I see what you are actually asking.

You posted : "Cut the yellow wire that connects to the battery side of the starter solenoid and powers everything except the starter and splice in one or more 12 volt to 6 volt voltage reducers. Amazon sells them. The biggest I found was rated for 30 amps and costs less than $50 CAD and should be able to handle everything except the starter so there would be nothing else to buy or change."

If that's really the question, the answer is an emphatic "NO"! I really think it's time for you to try to find someone who really understands automotive electronics and get some assistance. What you are proposing to do is the ultimate "Band-Aid" and will inevitably lead to more problems.

Start by telling us what you know about the starter; new? used? unknown?

The starter is used and came with the engine. It is working as it should but not turning the engine over fast enough. It spins the motor way faster on 12 volts. What specific problems do you see with my proposed setup? The truck would basically run on 6 volts, have the benefits of 12 volt easy starting and being able to use modern 12 volt conveniences.