Re: 8v Alternator

Posted by Bob M on January 19, 2005 at 04:06:13 from (151.190.254.108):

In Reply to: 8v Alternator posted by Chip on January 18, 2005 at 21:18:08:

Forget about cutting a diode lead! If you do the the alternator will "single phase" - it'll will still produce 12 volts, but it's current output capacity will be reduced by 2/3. And if run this way for long it could cause the stator windings to burn out.

Like Bob mentions below only way to change an alternator's voltage is to change the regulator. There's outfits that sell 6 volt (and probably also 8 volt) retrofit regulators. However if you are going to the trouble to install an alternator, keep it simple and convert the rest of the system to 12 volts. At most you need to change 3 lamp bulbs and add a ballast resistor - all together will probably cost less than an 8 volt regulator!

Incidentally there's PLENTY of room under a Super M hood for a Delco alternator...

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