Okay, until Jimbo arrives heres the deal as far as generators are concerned: Ima thinking his answer will agree with mine, we usually do !!!
A genny dont necessarily know what voltage its gonna produce, thats increased EITHER by spinning it faster OR pumping more current through its field windings and EITHER will increase its output. However they are designed within certain parameters such as how much field current they can carry without overheating or damaging the insulation etc i.e. some are designed for 6 volt others 12 volt standard operation.
THAT BEING SAID I have successfully used 6 volt gennys to charge a 12 volt battery simply by changing to a 12 volt Voltage Regulator. Im NOT saying it set the world on fire Im ONLY saying it worked. The function of the VR is to regulate charge and voltage and it regulates field current so a 12 volt VR made the 6 volt genny charge a 12 volt battery. Its true the fields may have been drawing more current then they were designed for, but remember in the design there are safety factors for certain overloading.
IT CAN WORK BUT ITS NOTTTTTTTT ENGINEERING PROPER
NEXT 12 volts on a 6 volt solenoid may overheat (although it will still work) it slightly but if its a starting solenoid its not engaged that long and it will likely last a longggggggggggg time
NEXT Ive used 12 votl son a lot of 6 volt starters NEVER a problem ALTHOUGH it can be a bit tougher on starter drives
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