Re: 6v vs 8v battery

Posted by karl f on April 17, 2006 at 16:19:43 from (24.196.61.142):

In Reply to: 6v vs 8v battery posted by rnanorth2 on April 17, 2006 at 15:39:00:

8v is typically considered a quick mask for a problem. with proper sized wires and properly working charging system, a 6v will spin an H fast enough to start, i think i would say it"s almost as fast as my chevy caprice starts. my H has the original wiring yet YUCK! but still spins it fast enough on 6. i dont have to worry about a regulator, i still have the light switch controlled charge rate. new regulators not being polarized and poor grounds are common causes of charging system woes on 6 and 12v generator systems. also, people replacing the original battery cables and wiring with smaller gauge than needed for a 6v system. your starter cables should be no smaller than 1 guage, and probably 0/2 for a long run of cable like youd find on an mta/hundred series. your regulator isnt adjusted or calibrated for 8v so recharging does become an issue. you can try adjusting the regulator but i"d recommend the largest battery in 6v that will fit in your battery box, along with right sized wire/cables, good grounds, and a polarized gen/regulator (or inspect the condition of your light switch/charging rate switch)

good luck
karl f
ase certified auto parts specialist (just had to use it once lol)

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