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Battery Placement on a FED
fuel749:
--- Quote from: Totally T on October 29, 2014, 06:14:45 AM ---With the 24 volt startup, what had to be done to the starter for it to survive? and how often does the pack need charged?
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Shouldn't have to do anything. Most starter solenoids are rated for 36 volts already. I've seen less breakage and better starting.
ricardo1967:
--- Quote from: Totally T on October 29, 2014, 06:14:45 AM ---With the 24 volt startup, what had to be done to the starter for it to survive? and how often does the pack need charged?
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Troy, it seems like quality 12V starters are OK to take the beat of 24V in short durations and with enough cooling time between cranking. Can't speak for warranty coverage though.
JrFuel Hayden:
No changes in the starter are required, we use an aftermarket "race" starter, mostly because they are smaller/ lighter. If the starter has the right alignment with the right shims, the starter has lasted for over 6 years with us.
If we started the motor over 10 times in a day, we would charge the batteries at the end of the day while we were working on the car and packing it up into the trailer, just to make sure it was fully charged. Most of the time we just charged the batteries at the shop and it would be good for the weekend.
Jon
14DRT:
If only using a small battery for on-board power (not starting) is a Remote Cutoff Switch still required at the rear of the chassis ?
masracingtd1167:
I think you have to have one if you are using an on board battery . I know it wont hut the car off if you run a mag but it will kill electrical power to the rest of the car . I guess to help prevent a fire .
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