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Ol John T Nordhoff
11-04-2002 15:46:11
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Re: Clooney, John T, anyone, 8 - volts?? in reply to Wayne in Tn., 11-04-2002 12:11:38
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Wayne, if you go to an 8 volt battery, I suggest you take the Voltage Regulator to a real old fashioned generator repair shop and they can properly adjust the Voltage Regulator to charge an 8 volt battery. On the third brush adjustable generators, moving the third brush closer does increase field current, but thats not the same as the true voltage adjustemnt made inside the Voltage Regulator. Most are already adjusted to max charge anyway. However, if you do things right, you can save alot of expense plus keep her the original 6 volt system. In that case, I highly recommend first, the highest amp hour rated 6 volt battery that will physically fit in the battery compartment. i.e buy the biggest heaviest amp hour rated battery you can find. Next, use 00 Gauge starter and ground cables (or at least 0 Gauge), because 6 volt systems draw heavy current and you cant afford any voltage drop across the cables when you only have 6 volts to start with. Finally be sure the points, plugs, condensor and plug wires are in excellent condition. The 8 volt batetry does crank her faster, but the lights and points wont last near as long and I bet those batteries arent cheap either?? Good Luck, Ol John T Nordhoff in Indiana
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