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Converting 6V generator to 12V

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Ed S

04-27-2008 09:57:38




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How much trouble is it to turn a 6V Gen into a 12V?




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John T

04-27-2008 10:41:25




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 Re: Converting 6V generator to 12V in reply to Ed S, 04-27-2008 09:57:38  
To do it RIGHT a genny shop would change out the field coils. It may be cheaper to buy a salvage 12 volt unit or even have an existing 12 volt refurbished..... ... Ive used 6 volt gennys and just changed to a 12 volt Voltage Regulator and they worked Im NOT saying thats correct or that it charged at any high rate Im ONLY saying Ive done it and it charged and the field coils (which may be drawing more current then designed for) held up okay.

Unless its a big tractor like an M most others should start fine at the original 12 volts provided you use a big heavy battery and 00 Gauge cables.

If theres any old fashioned mom n pop starter/genny repair shops near you (we still have one) ask them for 6/12 conversion cost estimates or replacement units.

John T

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John T

04-27-2008 10:39:44




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 Re: Converting 6V generator to 12V in reply to Ed S, 04-27-2008 09:57:38  
To do it RIGHT a genny shop would change out the field coils. It may be cheaper to buy a salvage 12 volt unit or even have an existing 12 volt refurbished..... ... Ive used 6 volt gennys and just changed to a 12 volt Voltage Regulator and they worked Im NOT saying thats correct or that it charged at any high rate Im ONLY saying Ive done it and it charged and the field coils (which may be drawing more current then designed for) held up okay.

Unless its a big tractor like an M most others should start fine at the original 12 volts provided you use a big heavy battery and 00 Gauge cables.

If theres any old fashioned mom n pop starter/genny repair shops near you (we still have one) ask them for 6/12 conversion cost estimates or replacement units.

John T

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Russ(ty)

04-27-2008 10:29:38




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 Re: Converting 6V generator to 12V in reply to Ed S, 04-27-2008 09:57:38  
Keep the 6 volt system. It's original, and except for running slightly heavier gauge wiring, it's worked great for 69 years. I hope I work that good for that long! As far as I know, the voltage is controlled by the regulator, so you would have to at least change that.



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Dave_Id

04-27-2008 10:12:05




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 Re: Converting 6V generator to 12V in reply to Ed S, 04-27-2008 09:57:38  
First of all, why do you want to convert to 12 volt?



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