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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 11 | Currently I have the original 6volt starter on my 54 235 engine but looking at switching to a 12 volt system and would love to keep the original starter just like the concept of how it all works. Just wondering if the 6 volt starter could be reworked to take 12 volts.
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Randy | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Yes it can. However, 6V starters have been known to work for years as is on a 12V system. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | My 6v starter has been spinning on 12v since late '70s. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 11 | thanks guys
wasn't sure if the windings would hold up to the extra voltage
makes my decision lots easier of going to 12volts for sure | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,765 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,765 | One thing to do is keep the engine well-tuned so it starts without extended periods of cranking. If the battery ever gets low enough that the cranking speed drops, the starter will begin to draw massive amounts of current and damage the circuits inside it, so never keep grinding on a starter until it won't turn any more, or turns very slowly. A properly-tuned stovebolt engine with 12 volts against a 6V starter should start within 2-3 seconds of starter operation every time. The starter will last for many years under those circumstances.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | A 6 volt starter will last longer on 12 volts then on 6.
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