Originally posted by DennyW
As far as jumping a 6 volt with a 12 volt system. That's a do it at your own risk. You are doubling the speed through a 6 volt. Could blow up on you if you aren't careful.

i really dout u'll blow anything up jumping it w/a 12volt battery. just jump it & remove the 12v battery as soon as u can & as for the starter, it'll last forever as long as u dont crank it forever. i ran a 6v starter on my 12volt system (65 VW)for almost 10yrs b4 i had to replace it....joe