Starter voltage drop

Posted By Y-oh-Y 13 Years Ago

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Y-oh-Y	Posted 13 Years Ago
Normally aspirated Group: Forum Members Last Active: 8 Years Ago Posts: 32, Visits: 931	I just installed a volt meter in place of an amp meter on my 60 292 and noticed I have a 2 1/2 volt drop when the starter is is used. Is this normal ? This may esplain why may attempts at installing a pertronix ignition failed. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks, Mark
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Starter voltage drop By Y-oh-Y ( 13 Years Ago )

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