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| | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 | can i use a 12v battery to turn over and get my 46 to run all lights are gone just hate to buy a ney 6 or 8 volt battery to find out the motor is no good will it start and run on a 12v battery for a short perioid od time if i still have the 6v generator on truck ?????????????
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 171 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 171 | Yes it will be alright for a short time. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Disconnect the main feed wire that comes off the starter post & the wire going to the coil from the ign. switch. Then use a jumper wire from the pos. to the coil. You should put a resister in the wire going to the coil or you will burn the points.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 | thanks guys for the info guys
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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trucks range from 1942 1/2 ton to 1965 fire engine
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 | Hope you disconnected all the guages as well. The lights will (would have been) be fine if you leave them off.
I plan to do the same thing with my truck in the next couple of months. I purchased the truck months ago and am storing at sisters farm until I finish up all my other projects and make room. First thing I want to do is check the health of the engine. But, I dont want to buy a 6 volt battery only to have it sit for years while the truck is being restored. I plan to disco everything and just put 12 volts straight to coil and starter. Not even worried about burning up the points, as that will take awhile. Or, I might just put one of my ballast resisters (from inboard boat engine) between the battery and coil. Don't back feed anything you dont want to see 12V. | | |
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