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r0adrun3r
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 Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:54 am Post subject: 6 volt starter/ battery |
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| Ive recently brought a new 6 volt battery (S3 060 Bosch Car Battery 6V 66Ah Type 421 S3060). i tested the battery on my starter and the starter engaged but didnt spin. So i then brought a referb started off a 365(They are the same). Although when i test the new starter i get exactly the same. Ive tested the starter on a 12v battery and it seems to spin and engage. Does this mean i have a faulty battery ? what is a 6 volt battery meant to read ? |
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66brm
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Location: Perth Western Australia
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| Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: 6 volt starter/ battery |
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Are you testing the starters in the transmission? The shaft needs to be supported or it won't work as intended
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my59
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| Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: 6 volt starter/ battery |
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As above. The bushing in the bell housing supports the shaft.
Is the battery fully charged? 6V batteries are in low demand, my Interstate battery guy keeps a couple in stock and has told me to call the day before so they can make sure it is in tip top shape before I come get it.
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D-train
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| Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:29 am Post subject: Re: 6 volt starter/ battery |
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Is the cable big enough to carry the cca amps and power for 6v? Small cable won’t work.
Earth lead connected properly will help.
More info would be helpful also
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r0adrun3r
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| Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:06 am Post subject: Re: 6 volt starter/ battery |
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| Cheers guys, I have a 4 Arm Engine Motor Stand Yoke with a fitting for the starter and have also tried to just bench test it in a vice. Both of these return the same result. Battery supplier are sending out a new battery tomorrow so ill try that. Is it vital to run these 6v in the bell house ? if that is the case then that may just be my issue. Sorry about the lack of info ill get some pictures of my setup tomorrow. |
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Erik G
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r0adrun3r
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| Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: 6 volt starter/ battery |
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| After changing all the bushings i had the same issue. Turns out the jumper cables i was using where too long. Thanks for the all help guys. |
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SixVolt
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| Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: 6 volt starter/ battery |
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You have to LOVE 6 volts!  |
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