I had an 8V batetry in my 53' GMC years ago and it was never satisfactory. The battery was never carged prpoerly by the 6V generator. It was a Delco Marine battery in otherwise good condition. I replaced it with a standard design 6V battery from a tractor supply comapany and never had another starting problem. So obviously I do not recommend 8V on a 6V system.


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Dave
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