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Old 11-18-2020, 10:51 PM   #7
Mister Moose
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Default Re: Jumping a 6 volt battery

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Originally Posted by Big hammer View Post
When using a jumper box (12 volts) let the box drain down completely then start your 6 volt A. With jumper cables from a 12 volt car, just let the electrons flow a few minutes and remove cables and start your A. Or just push your car hop in grind 2nd gear pop the clutch, when I was 16 yrs old that's what I did way to much!
That's an interesting idea I hadn't thought of, 12V charging but disconnecting to crank. I like it.

I've popped plenty of clutches, so yes if you have the smooth flat straightish spot to do it. (I've been hand propped too!)
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