2ga wire is pushing it on size. Personally I'd want no smaller than 1ga
with a battery relocation to the bed. But even with the 2ga if the battery
is kicking out enough amps it should still turn the starter. Might be a
slow start and the ware gets warm though. Something to keep an eye on.
Also you do have the cable going straight from battery to starter? I've
heard of a few guys running from battery to PDC, and then PDC to starter.
brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Gary Hedlin
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:13 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Starter Question
>
>
> Yeah, I need to do that. Plus while I was waiting for the starter I
> moved my battery to the bed and ran new 2ga up to the starter, so I'm
> thinking it might be something with that.
>
> Gary
>
> On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 9:58 PM, Brian <hskr@cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > Just because the battery reads out at 12-13VDC does not mean it's good.
> > Might not be able to supply the amps required to turn the starter. Also
> > check to make sure all the grounds are tight and making good contact.
> >
> > brian cropp
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> >> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Gary Hedlin
> >> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:04 PM
> >> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >> Subject: Re: DML: Starter Question
> >>
> >>
> >> Yeah, I confirmed it with Tuff Stuff, the starter is the same as the
> >> stocker.. got it today.
> >>
> >> But now i'm getting pissed, got the new starter in, but just get
> >> clicks... battery is full, accessories are coming on, but I just get
> >> clicks when I turn the key.
> >>
> >> Gonna check a few things tomorrow... too late to really get into it.
> >>
> >> Gary
> >>
> >> On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 11:36 PM, TerribleTom
> <silvereightynine@aol.com>
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On a related note, have you noticed how every Chrysler product
> >> >> seems to sound the same when they are cranking? I wouldn't be
> >> >> surprised if that same starter is being used in just about
> everything.
> >> >> :-)
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > You are pretty much right on the money Jon. The starters are
> >> Nippendenso
> >> > models. The same basic design, with slight variations on the wire
> hook
> >> ups
> >> > and nose cones for bolting up.
> >> >
> >> > I've learned to recognize that sound - its very distinct and easily
> >> > recognizable. I also can identify, with a good degree of accuracy,
> the
> >> > sounds of Cummins, International (Powerstroke) and the Duramax
> >> diesels...
> >> > they all have different distinct sounds.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
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