Dump the 8 volt, or find a pro who can adjust the regulator to charge it. Then buy a BUNCH of light bulbs, particularly headlights. With the regulator set properly, you'll fry lights at a record rate. An 8 volt battery is a solution to a nonexistent problem. Your voltage regulator setting needs to be 9 volts to keep an 8V battery charged.
Jerry


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