12 Volt conversion generator
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12 Volt conversion generator
had a rebuilder tell me that i could use my orginal 6 volt generator as it is when converting to 12 volt.anybody done or
heard this before.will it work ? 48merc flathead 239
tnxs Ron
heard this before.will it work ? 48merc flathead 239
tnxs Ron
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12 Volt conversion generator
My hunch is that you might get enough voltage at high RPMs, but there wouldn't be any charging at idle. Or, I could be wrong: maybe the higher field voltage will coax more volts and amps out of the generator. You'd definitely have to change the regulator.
Last time I went looking for a 12V generator at a junkyard there were plenty to choose from for around $20 apiece, so why not just put a 12V generator in?
Last time I went looking for a 12V generator at a junkyard there were plenty to choose from for around $20 apiece, so why not just put a 12V generator in?
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12 Volt conversion generator
I was just wondering if it would work. i havent got around to the
junkyards yet . still trying to decide if i will convert it over.thanks
for the reply.
junkyards yet . still trying to decide if i will convert it over.thanks
for the reply.
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12 Volt conversion generator
I replaced the field coils inside my 6V generator to convert it to 12V. Works great. Also needed regulator, guage modifications and bunches of bulbs, etc, etc, but I found it well worth it. Looks original and no new brackets or belts to mess with.
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