[Shop-talk] 6 volts

[Arvid Jedlicka]

Note that this does not condone the practice. It simply represents my 
experience.

When growing up we had a '40 Ford flathead v8 dump truck that we would use 
for snow removal. When it would not start on the 6 volt system - often in 
the winter - we would disconnect one of the 6 volt battery cables and jump 
it with a 12 volt battery. The starter would spin - I believe the technical 
term is VERY FAST - and there was plenty of spark so it started very 
quickly. Once started we would quickly move the battery cable back to the 6 
volt system.

We eventually got a snow blower but the truck was still running when it was 
replaced.

Arvid


> alternatively, can I jump the starter with 12v without fritzing the
> rest of the electrical system?