Re: 6v generator to 12v generator

Posted by steve on January 23, 2003 at 16:17:48 from (204.246.222.26):

In Reply to: 6v generator to 12v generator posted by JohnG(TX) on January 23, 2003 at 12:15:48:

a good 6 volt generator will put out about 15 volts when run wide open. you can ground the "F" terminal and start tractor, then measure the voltage across the "A" and "F" terminals. If it is above 12, you can then install a 12 volt regulator to "regulate" the voltage. You are right about the current draw. THe two main porblems you will run into are that 6 volt generators only put out about 8 amps (most of them) so you can use it to trickel charge a battery, but dont run a bunch of lights. second problem is you r 6 volt system is positive ground and when you boost the generator to 12 volt it will still be positive ground. Most new systems are negative ground. Only way to get around that is it install a different generator, or get it rewound. Best bet is to get a regulator at Auto Zone for a generic unit, like 1960 chevy pickup, should cost about $25. make sure it can be polarized positive or negative. then you are all set. leave the system positive ground.

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