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Re: 6v starter amps? crenwelge #493228 01/14/2009 6:09 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 461 Tucson, Arizona H Harvester Shop Shark
Harvester Shop Shark H Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 461 Tucson, Arizona	Yes, to the previous answers, and I will add that engine temperature and oil viscosity will affect the starter current. Engine temperature below around 30°F and oil viscosity above SAE 20W being used the ambient temperature is below around 30°F will cause a large increase in starter current. And SAE 20W oil at that temperature is pushing your good fortune. Harvester

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6v starter amps?	seetz	01/05/2009 7:28 PM
Re: 6v starter amps?	atomarc	01/05/2009 7:47 PM
Re: 6v starter amps?	Hotrod Lincoln	01/05/2009 9:22 PM
Re: 6v starter amps?	crenwelge	01/11/2009 11:18 PM
Re: 6v starter amps?	Harvester	01/14/2009 6:09 PM

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