6V starter.

[JMOR]

(quoted from post at 23:22:50 02/22/23) ead the thread....I already told you what I measured on a 4 cyl SMTA and it looks like maybe the 8N is a little less. So, just apply 150/280=53%.. All that proves is that 12v current is still 43% more. No theorizing, just measurements. Inrush will be ~ 2 to 3X cranking current). I'm about done, so if you really want measurements on your 8N (can't live with Ford specs), then buy yourself equipment, like I have, and measure it yourself.

o, just fed up with hecklers
If you really had anything to offer, you would have by now.


This post was edited by JMOR on 02/22/2023 at 09:23 pm.

 

[Eman85]

(quoted from post at 14:27:45 02/21/23)

(quoted from post at 16:10:01 02/21/23)

(quoted from post at 18:12:35 02/20/23) As JMOR says, Yes, very well. I used a #4 ga wire rather than the huge wire used with 6 volt... but only to provide a Slightly small current hit. No problem.

Run that theory by me if you would.

otor can't draw as much current thru the smaller gauge wire/cable.

So it's better to overload a smaller wire instead of running a heavy one?
As for the starter holding up mine was purchased already converted over 35 years ago and it's still the same starter. I did have to replace the bendix recently I do have heavy cables on it though.

 

[JMOR]

(quoted from post at 13:06:21 02/23/23)

(quoted from post at 14:27:45 02/21/23)

(quoted from post at 16:10:01 02/21/23)

(quoted from post at 18:12:35 02/20/23) As JMOR says, Yes, very well. I used a #4 ga wire rather than the huge wire used with 6 volt... but only to provide a Slightly small current hit. No problem.

Run that theory by me if you would.

otor can't draw as much current thru the smaller gauge wire/cable.

So it's better to overload a smaller wire instead of running a heavy one?
As for the starter holding up mine was purchased already converted over 35 years ago and it's still the same starter. I did have to replace the bendix recently I do have heavy cables on it though.

t is equivalent to inserting a resistor for the purpose of reducing current. If you do not wish to limit current, then don't do it. Sure the current is greater than building codes allow for 4 GA wire, but it is below 'fusing' current (~800A) & for the short cranking duration, it won't even get hot.