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Old January 14th 09, 03:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default 24 Volt starter for Chevy V8

On Jan 14, 8:14*am, larry wrote:
I am entertaining the idea of using an LS3 series Chevy V8 on my
Seawind
project. *I would prefer a 24 volt system-battery and starter because
it's a
20 ft. run one way from the battery to the engine. *Also I've already
purchased fuel gages/probes and lighting/strobes for 24 volt. *Does
anyone
know if there's a 24 volt starter available and ready to bolt on for
this
type of engine? *A manufacturer and possibly supplier would be
appreciated.
I know I would need a 24 to12 volt converter to run the electronic
ignition
system and they're easy to find. I'm still a little undecided on what
type
of engine I want, but I need to make up my mind soon.

Larry


Some large trucks use 12-volt systems and 24-volt starters.
They have two 12-volt batteries, connected to a series-parallel relay
that makes the connections necessary for starting.
You might be able to work up something similar but opposite. 12
volts for starting, 24 for run. Two smaller 12-volt batteries in the
same rack or box, and a heavy relay to shift things between starting
and running. I can't remember the wiring diagram for the relay, but a
truck shop might have one. I've been away from the industry a long
time now.

Dan
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Old January 14th 09, 11:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default 24 Volt starter for Chevy V8

On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:33:54 -0800 (PST),
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On Jan 14, 8:14Â*am, larry wrote:
I am entertaining the idea of using an LS3 series Chevy V8 on my
Seawind
project. Â*I would prefer a 24 volt system-battery and starter because
it's a
20 ft. run one way from the battery to the engine. Â*Also I've already
purchased fuel gages/probes and lighting/strobes for 24 volt. Â*Does
anyone
know if there's a 24 volt starter available and ready to bolt on for
this
type of engine? Â*A manufacturer and possibly supplier would be
appreciated.
I know I would need a 24 to12 volt converter to run the electronic
ignition
system and they're easy to find. I'm still a little undecided on what
type
of engine I want, but I need to make up my mind soon.

Larry


Some large trucks use 12-volt systems and 24-volt starters.
They have two 12-volt batteries, connected to a series-parallel relay
that makes the connections necessary for starting.
You might be able to work up something similar but opposite. 12
volts for starting, 24 for run. Two smaller 12-volt batteries in the
same rack or box, and a heavy relay to shift things between starting
and running. I can't remember the wiring diagram for the relay, but a
truck shop might have one. I've been away from the industry a long
time now.

Dan

If you are using a non-geared starter, with copper windings, it will
take 24 volts and will crank like crazy.
HOWEVER, your local auto electric shop SHOULD be able to get you a 24
volt starter to fit
 




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