Timeline for answer to How do I modify automotive jumper cables to safely jump an 8 volt system with a 12 volt car battery? by Solar Mike
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| 10 hours ago | comment | added | Solar Mike | @CarlRutschow not likely on what the OP calls an antique truck, that functionality designed into solenoids only came in after about 1980 based on what I remember about the wiring of cars and trucks at that time. | |
| 10 hours ago | comment | added | Carl Rutschow | If engaging the starter disconnects the instrumentation, headlights, etc. then you should be able to locate that wire from the ignition switch and add a switch or relay in series with it. | |
| 13 hours ago | comment | added | Not too bright | I will have to see how difficult / time consuming this might be when away from home resources. This is a simple electrical system that I need to trace...and I'm quite an amateur, more of a Motörhead. | |
| 14 hours ago | history | answered | Solar Mike | CC BY-SA 4.0 |