Generators/Alternators

[INJUNTOM]

How many of you are still 6 volt?

I hung a GM internally regulated Alt on my Flatty and never looked back. We rewired the lights, and engine controls, and never hooked up the original instruments, etc.

I've also hung one on the 318 in a '68 Fury I had a few years back, and also on my Chrysler flat 4 in my forklift.

A Ford buddy of mine hung on on his '63 Ranchero with a 302 as well...

[55 Fargo]

How many of you are still 6 volt?

I hung a GM internally regulated Alt on my Flatty and never looked back. We rewired the lights, and engine controls, and never hooked up the original instruments, etc.

I've also hung one on the 318 in a '68 Fury I had a few years back, and also on my Chrysler flat 4 in my forklift.

A Ford buddy of mine hung on on his '63 Ranchero with a 302 as well...

I am still on 6 volt, all new wiring, of the correct gauge, 2/0 battery cables, rebuilt starter genny, all works as well as a 6 volt system can and will work.

At some future point I may convert over to 12 volt neg grnd, with a GM alternator.

A local auto electric shop makes 6 volt pos or neg grnd GM single wire alts, if I stay at 6 volt.

My engine starts well, all the lighting and accessories work great, including heater fan motor, and electric wipers.

The trick with 6 volt systems, is the grounds, connections and wiring has to be in optimal condition, for the best results....

[bamfordsgarage]

I'm running the original (rebuilt) 6-volt generator on my 1947 D25 Canadian Dodge. The car is driven a lot — never ran short of electricity even with auxiliary lighting, heater, radio, etc. Six-volt system performance is very sensitive to poor connections, grounds, corrosion, etc.

[Robert Horne]

I changed my 38 to 12 volt. Using a 12 volt generator and starter from 1956 model. My 48 is still 6 volts, new battery does very good.

[oldodge41]

I am running an eight volt battery with the six volt regulator tweaked to charge the 8 volt system.

[Big_John]

I decided to change to 12 volts for my 53 Windsor project. I decided to use a early sixties Chrysler alternator with an electronic regulator (VR-706 from Autozone). I also have a 12 volt starter on its way from Ace alternator and starter.

[Tom Skinner]

To each his own.

I run 6 volt.

That was original equipment.

New Harnesses from Rhode Island wiring.

To me its either restored to original or "changed out".

Take your pick there is no right or wrong in this world

but for the preferences YOU have.

Good luck with your project.

My original 6 volt system works fine for me.

Always Starts like a Gun Shot. You are the Master of your Universe.

That is the Beauty of this Hobby. Do what you think is right.

Tom

Huntersville, NC

[1941Rick]

I switched to 12 volt after rebuilding my 218....6 volt did not have enought

to crank the new engine fast enough to start. Changed all the bulbs and that was it. all the 6 volt motors are running on 12 volt. Even the O/D is still the 6 volt stuff....never looked back, happy I made the change. Now I can put in a modern radio and 12 volt wipers.....1941 Plymouth P12 Special Deluxe Coupe....

[John Reddie]

Did you notice a difference on your '68 Fury? I have two '67 Fury's with the original alternators and they don't put out many amps at low speed with lights and heater on.

Thanks for any info.

John R

[old stovebolt]

How many of you are still 6 volt?

I hung a GM internally regulated Alt on my Flatty and never looked back. We rewired the lights, and engine controls, and never hooked up the original instruments, etc.

I've also hung one on the 318 in a '68 Fury I had a few years back, and also on my Chrysler flat 4 in my forklift.

A Ford buddy of mine hung on on his '63 Ranchero with a 302 as well...

still oem 6 volt......