The mutt is a 195? 1 ton dump truck with 1952 3/4 ton cab and 1954 235 engine. I got it to run for the first time a few days ago, using the provided partial 12 volt system.
What it came with is a 12 volt battery, with no charging system, a ballast resistor, and an ignition switch that works as expected for a truck with electric, rather than manual, solenoid.
How can I tell what the existing wiring is set up for? (6 volt or 12 volt) Keep in mind that the existing wiring is not connected to the battery, except as mentioned above.
I suspect that the existing wiring is the old six volt system, and am considering sticking with 6 volt. I guess the voltage regulator is my major concern. If I stick in a 6 volt generator, and the regulator is 12 volt, what will happen?
How about if I just go ahead and replace the regulator with one that I know is six volt. Seems to me that would have the smallest possibility of doing harm.
Any suggestions? I know others have gone through this. What worked for you?
