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  1. cucvrus

    Starter and Alternator problems two questions

    I only live .5 miles from work. I drove a CUCV for 15 years to work as a daily driver. I still do on occasion. The batteries worked fine and lasted 6-7 years. I go home everyday for lunch shut it off and drive back. Very seldom used a block heater. Pinching pennies so the dollars keep growing...
  2. cucvrus

    Starter and Alternator problems two questions

    24V vs 12V vs 6V. Being 24 volt does not make the vehicle start faster or better in cold climates. I had a 1942 GPW that was 6 volt and it started in dead of winter. The voltage of the system played no part in that. If the vehicle has good batteries and is properly maintained it will start in...
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