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  1. WWRD99

    Starter relay modification

    I use the basic military surplus one. I get them on eBay. They do just enough. Look for a battery cable end that unbolts but not from the battery if you can. Saves the battery terminals. Group 31s work fine BTW. Unhooking is absolutely ok. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk
  2. WWRD99

    Starter relay modification

    In theory there shouldn't be draw on the batteries when parked...black out switch off...but there are times when the alternator likes to do crazy stuff and pull a small draw and take out the batteries over a short period of time. You can pull the cables off but lead acid batteries discharge...
  3. WWRD99

    Starter relay modification

    Yes it is and it does work and gives you a larger contact surface...but it can still weld...18 etc volts vs 24-29 volts is a massive jump in amps. The fix is keep your batteries charged...I run stock relay on all mine but also run the 6tm battery with a solar maintainer on the hood. I don't...
  4. WWRD99

    Starter relay modification

    Yup...2 big wires with the 2 little ones. Just a point. Those melt as well if you're batteries are low in charge. Amps go up when volts drop and welding occurs. My 1009 had that with old batteries and I had to snap the wire off the 24 volt side to get the starter to stop. I put good batteries in...
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