While it is not a good idea to jump off with a higher voltage, I have
jumped 6 with 12 a lot by going from starter to ground and bypassing the
battery alltogether:
Like this -
Ign on
Pos to starter side of solenoid, then momentary neg to frame ground (usually
takes two people, one at the steering wheel of the vehicle being started for
some miniscule amount of safety) This does not work with manually activated
(foot) starters.
This spins the engine up without shockcharging the battery. No, it's not the
best way, but it definitely is better than battery to battery stuff.
Mike in VA
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