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| | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 14 | When I got my truck it had an 8V battery. I replaced that battery with a new 8V. Works fine.
The truck is running and I've had it out for just a few short trips around the block. Not enough to charge up the battery in the best of circumstances.
My question is will the 6V generator charge the 8V battery if everything else is working right?
1952 Chevy 3100In the Stovebolt GalleryMore pictures on Photobucket1946 Dodge WF32Rojo "A people that values its privileges above its principles will soon lose both." - Clint Smith
"A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy." - Samuel Adams | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 14 | Thanks for all the info Tim.
Think I'll just go ahead and pick up a 6V battery and leave the truck as God intended it.
Can anybody think of a use for a brand new 8V other than a wheel chock?
1952 Chevy 3100In the Stovebolt GalleryMore pictures on Photobucket1946 Dodge WF32Rojo "A people that values its privileges above its principles will soon lose both." - Clint Smith
"A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy." - Samuel Adams | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 | Ya sure, put your battery in an envelope and send it to me in Sweden. I would at least use it till it gives up. Then it would still work fine as a wheel chock.
It is probably in one of those threads, but I am running an 8 volt, not really by choice, but it has not presented any problems, not even burned out bulbs. If you go back to 6 volts, you will still need to check that the PO did not adjust the regulator for the 8 volt battery. Check to see what the running voltage is (8 volt battery needs a little above 9 volts at high idle). Or if your electric gauge while running the 8 volt battery never shows a charge - never sits on the plus side - then it is probably still regulating at the 6 volt setting (a little above 7 volts at high idle)
Karl
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Rojo,
You might have figured out from those earlier threads/discussions that a switch to an 8v battery might have chosen for various reasons.
1. weak starter
2. weak battery
3. bad grounds
4. wrong size battery cables
If you do get a new 6v battery, check the cables (12v cables are thinner and will result in not enough current getting to the starter). 12v cables might be 4 to 6 gauge; however, 2 gauge down to 00 (2/0) gauge is appropriate for a 6v starting system.
Also, check that the grounds are clean, wherever a ground cable is connected: especially from the battery to the frame, and from the frame to the clutch housing above the starter.
Only after taking care of items #2, #3, and #4, should you concern yourself with the starter being weak. Also, taking care of all of the above is not wasted $$$ - they will all work towards obtaining a reliable starting system.
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