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Old 11-18-2021, 11:12 AM
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Default Testing a 6 volt starter

Have a starter from a 50's truck that I'd like to test. The local shops can't do it because they don't have a code for their new fangled test machines. I don't have a 6 volt battery but do have a 6 volt battery charger. Can I use the charger to test the starter?

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Old 11-18-2021, 12:40 PM
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You can test a 6 volt starter with a 12 volt battery, for the short period it runs it won't hurt anything.

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Yes yes what Stuart said

If your just wanting to see if it will spin... 12 volts will be fine.

Use to leave starters alone, only switch/convert ignition, lights and charging, when putting 12 volt batteries in 6 volt farm tractors.

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Just testing for functionality, thanks for the replies.

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12 volts will really make it zing. Don't run vey long with 12 volts. If it is a big 6 volt charger with a high amp function like boost, that would be a good way to test. Set the charger to high. Some of the older chargers had a volt and an amp meter on them which could give you a better idea of the condition of the starter. 12 volts will give them little electrons a bigger push which could mask some problems, but 12 volts won't hurt anything for a quick test. Years ago i used to jump my 55 international 6 volt truck from a 12 volt car with no problems. Being that the starter is off the machine running on 12v will make it spin very fast.

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