JSabah Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 I'm converting to a 12v system and have decided to use a generator (as opposed to an alternator). question is do I sell my working original 6v dynamo and buy a 12v or do I have mine converted. seems like it should be more cost effective to have mine converted, but I don't have an electric shop I have faith in .... any recommendations in the LA area? BTW, I'e read that some 6V generators will put out enough for a 12v system (just need a 12v regulator) but I want to do it right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 If you want to use a 12volt generator then either find one from a mid50's thru to early 60's mopar or checkout those Powergen brand alternators that look like a generator........personally I changed to an alternator years ago after being let down by the 12 volt generator but as I said that was yrs ago...40 yrs ago actually and things have changed but I'm a hotrodder so was not that concerned about originality........I've never heard of a 6v generator that puts out 12 volts..............andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwothree Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 You might check with "Astro Auto Electric" located in Lomita (310 325 1777) They might be able to convert your 6 volt to a 12 volt. I worded there many years ago so things might have changed some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysler1941 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 6v gen will put out 12v with 12v regulator and battery but only for a short time. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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