Timeline for How do I modify automotive jumper cables to safely jump an 8 volt system with a 12 volt car battery?
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| 6 hours ago | answer | added | fraxinus | timeline score: 1 | |
| 6 hours ago | comment | added | fraxinus | The easier option is to convert the truck to 12V. | |
| 9 hours ago | answer | added | user1908704 | timeline score: 0 | |
| 13 hours ago | comment | added | Not too bright | Carburetor and ignition in this truck make failure to crank/ battery depletion in the field (away from chargers, etc.) a common occurrence. It's and inherited truck and to avoid theft, it does need to be abandoned away from home to get a battery. Some form of jump is the most practical solution. I don't have deep pockets to afford any and all alternative solutions. | |
| 14 hours ago | answer | added | Solar Mike | timeline score: 2 | |
| 15 hours ago | history | edited | JRE | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| 21 hours ago | comment | added | TimWescott | What problem are you really trying to solve? You would not need a jump, unless there's a problem. Please edit your question with this information. Have you tried a new battery? And a charger to keep it charged? | |
| yesterday | comment | added | periblepsis | I don't have any direct experience, but there are 2 V lead acid batteries used in fork lifts. You don't say what you think you need (would be nice to have the specs on the original 6 V and also 8 V batteries), either. So I can't say how doable any of this is. But I suspect it can work out, if you cannot otherwise find an 8 V (4S) lead acid battery. | |
| yesterday | answer | added | hacktastical | timeline score: 5 | |
| yesterday | answer | added | vir | timeline score: 7 | |
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| S yesterday | history | asked | Not too bright | CC BY-SA 4.0 |