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  1. Milcommoguy

    Jump starting using 12v systems

    This is a HMMWV... Not a CUCV. 4L80 E transmission rigs are already to go. Problem are the trucks running the 60 Amp alternators or not connecting the 14 Volt lead on 200 Amp equipped rigs. The fix is add equalizer $$ or upgrade to 200 Amp alternator $$$$ or stop robbing off the 12 Volt...
  2. Milcommoguy

    Jump starting using 12v systems

    How ya doing... I knew this was going to short circuit... LOL Just charge the batteries one at a time. No need to disconnect anything. Observe polarity. Don't get confused by the jumper between the two. It will become the negative for charging the front battery. (If you have them installed...
  3. Milcommoguy

    Jump starting using 12v systems

    Beating a dead battery to death thread. 60 Amp alternator trucks (or 200 Amp without the 14 Volt lead connected) IMO....... One is asking for trouble when "half tapping" the 24 Volt system to pull 12 Volts. It is impossible to equalize the charging and discharging across both batteries when...
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