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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 92 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 92 | My generator is going out...would it be better to rebuild it or convert to 12v? Do I have to replace the wiring if I go to 12V? Are there any conversion kits out there? | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 | If you are happy with your six volt system and just need to repair it then "Stay the Course". If upgrades are necessary or desired such as A/C then converting to 12v is for you.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Unless you're wanting to run 12v accessories there's no reason to convert to 12v. A mechanically sound and well grounded 6v system is more than adequate.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 230 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 230 | Based on other responses, this is a minority report. Unless you are attempting to keep the vehicle stock for show reasons for instance, I believe in converting to 12v for the right reasons, and one of those would be not dumping a dime into a 6v generator. 12v. is easier to start in the winter, is more forgiving if you don't have all the connections clean, bright, and tight (like most of us), and you don't have to search around for 6v. accessories and light bulbs. The wiring on a 6v. is generally heavier than 12v., so you won't have to change that. Changing over is somewhat complicated, but maybe there is a 12v. conversion kit for you in the market place ? | | |
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