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10-08-2014, 10:03 AM | #1 |
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Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
I'm heading to Hershey and need to know which starter for a 1949/50 Merc flathead which will be running 12v. On another vehicle, I have been running a 6v starter on a 12v system for years with no ill effects. I know the windings are heaver on 6v system. What say you?
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10-09-2014, 10:57 AM | #2 |
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Re: Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
Wow,
Everyone must be at Hershey without their computers. I thought surely I would get all kinds of advice on whether to use a 6v or 12v starter on a 12v system. |
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10-09-2014, 11:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
Should be fine to run the 6v on 12v as long as you don't lay on the starter button for a long time. Ive got one on my 8ba and it seems perfectly happy.
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10-09-2014, 02:19 PM | #4 |
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Re: Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
6v starter on 12v is fine..less amp load on higher voltage 6v starter can take it easily.
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10-09-2014, 02:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
>>>less amp load on higher voltage >>>
Nope. More amps cuz the starter resistance doesn't materially change whether at 6 or 12volts. Otherwise, you are correct, the 6v starter will indeed take 12v easily. Jack E/NJ |
10-09-2014, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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Re: Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
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10-13-2014, 03:19 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
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10-13-2014, 03:34 PM | #8 |
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Re: Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
Only issue ive run into is breaking the spring on the bendix.
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