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| | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 790 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 790 | Like many others, I use a "Battery Butler" on my 6V battery to maintain the charge and it is getting the job done, but one never knows...! Am I missing something, or is there a lack of available portable 6V jump starting units in the American market? If this is the case, what is recommended for jump-starting a dead 6V battery--with another 6V battery only? That is not always practical in the field/on the road. Should one stay away from using a 12V to jump start? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | I saw a program where a guy had his Packard hooked to a 12v jump box for a strong starting but run the rest of the system on 6v.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | some suggest turning off all the lights, radio and accessories. In addition, though, pull off one lead from the 6V battery terminal and connect the jumper to the free lead. This eliminates the danger of battery explosion when current surges into the 6V battery.
Once the jumper is connected, turn on the ignition and quickly crank the car until it starts. Do not delay or the 12 V could damage the instruments. As soon as the engine starts, disconnect the jumper and jam the lead back onto the 6V battery terminal. If you're lucky, the engine will keep running through this transition (keep the revs up so it will run on the generator during brief time the battery lead is not connected) and you'll be on your way.
or you could just push it a few feet and pop the clutch
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I've used 12v. to jump in the past w/o any ill effects. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 224 | I've read a few articles on the subject, and most people have gotten safely away with using a 12V to jump. The best method I've read about it is grounding (using correct polarity) to the frame, and touching the 12V lead directly to the starter connection in the engine bay. Don't spend too long sending 12V through a 6V system as something will eventually smoke.
Dave Baird 1951 Chevy 3803Foot starters are for Stovebolters and people who need a kick in the ...
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 | They do make portable 6 volt jump starting units, I have one. You can charge it with a 12 volt via the lighter socket or 110 AC. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Now Ron, come on, don't dangle that carrot in front of us as if you were trying to lure us into a cage! Complete your reply and tell us what the Make & Model of that jumper unit is that you have and maybe when and when you got it if you recall it.
Thanks
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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