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  1. m16ty

    Converting 24volt to 12 volt M1009 CUCV

    All I know is that with the 6.2 engines I've been around, The 24v starters turn the engine over faster than the 12v do. I could be wrong but that has been my experience. My personal theory is that the voltage drop in the main starter wire is not as much on a 24v system. You're not having to...
  2. m16ty

    Converting 24volt to 12 volt M1009 CUCV

    IMO you need the 24v to start the truck. Sure, 12v will get you by but 24v will turn the starter much better (especially in winter). With what you're wanting to do, I have to disagree that it will simplify your system. Sounds like you've already made up your mind to go 12v but I really wish...
  3. m16ty

    Converting 24volt to 12 volt M1009 CUCV

    Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the CUCV already had two seperate 12V systems. They combine to charge the 24V batteries but are seperate in every other way. They had a good writeup about they CUCV charging system in the latest issue of MVM.
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