Re: FACT OR FICTION??????????????

Posted by dick on May 20, 2002 at 10:46:05 from (63.211.247.169):

In Reply to: FACT OR FICTION?????????????? posted by BIG JOHN on May 19, 2002 at 19:11:06:

This question comes up often on this forum, and the answer appears to vary mostly according to the "electrical religion" of the writer. Some of us do have fully functional 12V systems which use the original 6V starters and generators; but others tell us that a 6V generator won't function in a 12V system. Hmmmm.

Based upon my experience, I'd either use a ballast resister in front of the original 6V coil, or use a new 12V coil. Doubling the voltage across the original coil quadruples the heat produced in the coil (V-squared/R, where R is constant), and coils get hot enough already.

Otherwise, changing the voltage regulator and bulbs should be all you need. Many conversions switch from positive-ground to negative-ground, which may be something else for you to consider.

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