Re: Battery cables for 6v. starter w/12v. battery
I can't believe outboards are that much different. The guy at the starter/generator shop told me to only crank 10-15 seconds at a time and let it cool a few seconds in between. Unless engine has a problem, this should be enough.<br /><br />VW's : "Most folks leave the 6V starter in place and run it on 12V. It will survive this for a surprisingly long time if you keep the duration of cranking short."<br /><br />Tractors : "The existing 6-volt starter not only can be reused but most often is your only option. It is improbable that you will be able to locate a 12-volt starter that will match your drive gears and mounts. Still, real caution must be used to avoid burning out your starter. The starter will get hot under 12-volt use so you should avoid cranking for long periods and let it rest between attempts. Keep your tractor tuned up and this should not be a problem."<br /><br />Chevy's : "In most cases you will not have to change the starter. If a starting solenoid is used to engage the starter, it will need to be changed. If the starter is in poor condition with worn bushings and brushes, the upgrade to 12 volt may hasten its failure. In most cases it improves starting."<br /><br />Trucks : "The starter is perhaps the easiest of the lot, it will survive quite nicely on a diet of 12 volts. Believe it or not, 6 volt starters are designed to handle a bundle more current than their 12 volt counterparts."
<br /><br /><br />tommays
