1956 RD-18 30 HO

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February 7, 2022 at 12:40 pm #254191
olcah
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Don’t think you will find a new 6V starter while 12V starters are readily available on EB and reasonably priced. You really should get the bracket for 12V.
February 7, 2022 at 12:54 pm #254192
Gary Pasquale
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Ty olcah, I now have everything i need, flywheel from a 57, starter bracket from a 57, starter, solenoid, also picked up a carb that has the choke…… So I think i am ready to add when I get done with my 54 5.5hp. FYI I also have a 12v generator bracket, and belt, but I don’t think I am going to install that (yes the flywheel has the notched gears on the top for the belt) , not so sure it’s worth the trouble
February 7, 2022 at 2:04 pm #254200
olcah
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I used about 50 gal of gas last summer and charged a car sized battery maybe 2 or 3 times. A single charging would have been enough. If all you are doing electrically is starting your RD-18 no reason to add complexity/weight of a generator. I just remove the battery from the boat occasionally and charge it ashore.
February 7, 2022 at 6:05 pm #254227
crosbyman
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small solar panel can trickle charge the battery to !

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