Charging with your alternator

[Hydros]

Using two batteries may not seem like a lot, but using a hi-torque motor or 6 volt motor will allow alot more improvement.  

I have hopped 8" with just two batteries on a 12 volt motor and this was in the early 80's

[Guest]

can you explain what type of 12-way switch you mean, and how it works?  

[sixtyfourchevy]

can you explain what type of 12-way switch you mean, and how it works?

by how it works I mean, which points (on the diagram) are swtched (connected) to which, in either position. (and I assume it's a *click* type switch?) how many psitions?

[Guest_Hydros]

Basically, it's four three way switches. You seen single and double switches, these are just four combined.

You could use two six ways, but you'd get all connections changed at the same time if you use a 12 way.

[sixtyfourchevy]

Basically, it's four three way switches. You seen single and double switches, these are just four combined.

You could use two six ways, but you'd get all connections changed at the same time if you use a 12 way.

wouldn't that only give 12v power to the 3 way switch?

[Guest]

Basically, it's four three way switches. You seen single and double switches, these are just four combined.

You could use two six ways, but you'd get all connections changed at the same time if you use a 12 way.

wouldn't that only give 12v power to the 3 way switch?

Yes SixtyFourChevy, you are right. At the time I made this, it was all I needed and worked fine with the dump I had.

NOTES to Newbies: 24 volts at the switch is the way to go, even when the parts are made for 12 volts. But 12 volts does work if there are no extremes.

[sixtyfourchevy]

    now if I could just find a switch that'd work............

[Guest_Hydros]

You may be able to use two sets of two way switches, with 8 contacts each. You would need to turn them on and off in a certain order. This might be easier to find in heavy duty, but would really mess (f**k) up your ride if you didn't switch then in the correct order.