Posted by oldtanker on June 08, 2017 at 22:10:28 from (66.228.255.59):
In Reply to: 12 vs 6 posted by Revy_Ajax on June 08, 2017 at 10:45:07:
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Gotta agree!
I will add in that you should make sure that everything is in good working order as far as the starter, wiring and ignition system BEFORE it's converted. As others have stated a starter that dragging will cause starting problems. A 12 conversion will MASK that problem for a time but it's still going to fail. So everything should be in good shape before you convert.
Another down side to keeping it 6 volt is that should the voltage regulator fail (and eventually it will) the regulator available today often leave a lot to be desired. It's not uncommon to hear of someone who winds up taking 2 or 3 back because they are bad right out of the box.
I myself prefer the 3 wire GM alternator but the one wire ones work good too.
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