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Re: Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator? Hotrod Lincoln #844017 04/15/2012 7:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 18 TN J Jbob New Guy
Jbob New Guy J Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 18 TN	Thanks Hotrod Lincoln. So is it possible to properly regulate the 12 volt generator with the regulator set to max out at 7.5 volts? I am fine with replacing the generator if needed, but I am also trying to understand. 1991 Corvette 1950 4100

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Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator?	Jbob	04/15/2012 3:59 AM
Re: Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator?	Hotrod Lincoln	04/15/2012 2:40 PM
Re: Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator?	Jbob	04/15/2012 7:17 PM
Re: Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator?	Hotrod Lincoln	04/15/2012 7:46 PM
Re: Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator?	Jbob	04/15/2012 8:09 PM
Re: Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator?	leitmotif	04/15/2012 8:32 PM
Re: Using a 12 volt generator with a 6 volt regulator?	Jbob	04/15/2012 8:40 PM

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