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Jumping 6 volt with 12 volt #370083 06/12/16 08:41 AM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 239 New Jersey Genem OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Genem Backyard Mechanic Joined: May 2014 Posts: 239 New Jersey	I know there are precautions i need to know about jumping a 6 volt system with a 12 volt charge, help

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Re: Jumping 6 volt with 12 volt Genem #370088 06/12/16 10:58 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Turn off all lights, radio and anything that might be damaged by high voltage. The starter and ignition system will be okay as long as the time is short. Try to put the 12 volts as close to starter as practical and only for the time needed to get the engine started. Often it takes two people to do it right. Of course make sure the jumper is hooked + to + and - to - or it will look like the 4th of July. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: Jumping 6 volt with 12 volt Chipper #370089 06/12/16 11:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 388 Ontario CANADA StylemasterMEL Backyard Mechanic
StylemasterMEL Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 388 Ontario CANADA	Be very careful, battery explosions are not funny

Re: Jumping 6 volt with 12 volt StylemasterMEL #370091 06/12/16 12:07 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 239 New Jersey Genem OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Genem Backyard Mechanic Joined: May 2014 Posts: 239 New Jersey	Decided to disconnect the battery completly and charge the battery that way. Watching the voltage on the battery. Worked ok.

Re: Jumping 6 volt with 12 volt Genem #370099 06/12/16 04:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Quote Decided to disconnect the battery completly and charge the battery that way. Watching the voltage on the battery. Worked ok. Good thinking. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

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