Re: IML: Converting Six to Twelve/Jump Start?

The worst issue I have come across with my six systems is once again in a FMC, not the Chrysler. That being that during the cold winter months the crankcase oil thickens and the starter has a tough time turning the engine. Further reseach into the FSM offers that in the winter time, the oil in the crank case is suppose to be changed to a thinner viscosity. I tried it and it works, and probably is better for the engine as well, since the oil flows better during warm up.

Randall,

You are lucky in the States, the recovery services in the UK cannot help with 6 volts, I suffered a fuel vapourisation problem on my CD de luxe, and flattened the battery trying to restart, I am now thinking of backing up the mechanical fuel pump which does not have a priming lever with an electric pump. I ended up being towed home on a rope.... probably no more than 10ft long.. scary my brakes were properly bedded in by the time I got home!.

I have converted my L*80 Imperial to 12 volts, because 12 volts through a 6 volt motor always turns the motor over much faster and start better, battery technology has moved on with 12 volt batteries and you can get a really powerful battery which is relatively small whilst the choice of 6 volt batteries ia becoming more and more limited, but finally 12 volt headlights when driving at night is far safer, I have never seen a 6volt halogen bulb..

Regards

Nigel Plant