2INSANE
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My 24v winch motor went out and I bought a replacement 12v which motor has more HP and in return making it go from 12,000 pounds to 15,000 pounds. About 30% more power with the new 12v motor.
My 24v starter went out too and I replaced it with a junkyard 12v one.
So currently, there is no components that is 24v except the alternators which is still charging the batteries.
I kinda like having the 12/24v set up because of that extra boost when jump starting someone and also the ability to use the 24v to weld on the trail if needed.
So I guess I kinda just answered my own question…
But I am wondering what you guys think? Should I just finish converting it to 12v to reduce future alternator and starter costs and put the 12v rat nest on the old 24 volt terminals?
Or keep the 24v/12v system for those two reasons mentioned above?
Any other reasons I should keep the 24v?
Has anyone ever welded off of the 24v system? If so, what sticks did you use and how did it perform?
My 24v starter went out too and I replaced it with a junkyard 12v one.
So currently, there is no components that is 24v except the alternators which is still charging the batteries.
I kinda like having the 12/24v set up because of that extra boost when jump starting someone and also the ability to use the 24v to weld on the trail if needed.
So I guess I kinda just answered my own question…
But I am wondering what you guys think? Should I just finish converting it to 12v to reduce future alternator and starter costs and put the 12v rat nest on the old 24 volt terminals?
Or keep the 24v/12v system for those two reasons mentioned above?
Any other reasons I should keep the 24v?
Has anyone ever welded off of the 24v system? If so, what sticks did you use and how did it perform?
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