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24 Volt starter for Chevy V8
wrote in message ... 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 If you have the room and can find the appropriate size battery's you may not need a 24/12 converter. When I converted VW from 6 to12 I would sometimes wire 2 6 volt batteries in series under the seat. Just taped 6 volt off the middle for things like wipers that were harder to swap out with 12V units. We would also leave the 6V starter and just run 12 volts to it. They spun a bit faster and lasted just as long as a 6 volt starter on a 6V system. Same scheme might work for you as well? ======================= Leon McAtee Yah. I come from Northern Minnesota, up north of Bemidji. We used to regularly put two batteries in for the winter when we used 6 volt systems. That six volt starter would crank right up when you put 12 volts on it. I would imagine 12 and 24 volts would work the same. The only time it would be a problem is if you used magnetos with an impulse coupling. The impulse coupling might drop out while cranking and give you a spark advance just when you don't want it! Highflyer Highflight Aviation Services Pinckneyville Airport PJY |
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