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Old 09-10-2014, 01:15 PM   #10
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Re: 12volt starter

Back when I lived in Phoenix, I had a tube frame VW dune buggy with a 6v charging system. It had so much compression I had to jump 12v to the starter to start it cold.
Rigged up a 12v battery behind the other seat, wired in a Ford starter relay and it only jumped when you turned the key to start. Had to remember to not turn the lights on before I started it, and charge the 12v battery about once a week.

Didn't know you could change the ground on the electric system and get the starter to turn the same way. Learn something new every day.
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