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#88436 03/30/2004 5:07 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 42 | I suspect this has been covered here before, but I am fairly new here. I have a 34 Chevy half ton pickup, with the normal 6 volt system. I am considering getting an 8 volt battery. From what I have gathered, an 8 volt battery does not harm the electricals and supposedly helps with starting. Would appreciate knowing if this is accurate, and if so, any suggestions on what to get and where? Also, any drawbacks?
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#88437 03/30/2004 11:53 AM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 315 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 315 | Got a 8V battery in my 36 GMC. Only minor problem that I have had has been that light bulbs don;t last as long. Does spin the starter a little quicker.  | | |
#88438 03/30/2004 4:09 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | This has been covered before. You can do a search for "8 volt" and see what turns up. Some of the main points that have been covered are to the effect if your 6 volt system is in good shape and all your electrical connections are clean and good there isn't any real need for the 8 volt battery. This also take for granted the your engine and charging systems are in good opperating order. You may want to check out your charging system and cable connections before changing to an 8 volt battery.
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
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#88439 03/30/2004 6:18 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,841 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,841 | Short answer: NO!
Longer answer: H**L NO!
By the time you get the voltage regulator adjusted to keep the thing charged, the voltage will be about 9.5 volts, and every 6-volt part on the truck will be overloaded. it will burn points, burn out light bulbs, and go through generators and regulators like popcorn at a double-feature movie! If you're determined to get lots of cranking voltage, get two 6-volt batteries and a series-parallel switch, and put 12 volts to the starter only, none of the rest of the electrical system. It's expensive and complicated to wire, but it doesn't involve overstressing the whole electrical system, just the starter.
Jerry
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#88440 03/30/2004 6:29 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 42 | Folks: Thanks a bunch for all the good advice. I only wanted it for extra "umph" in starting, but obviously, that ain't a good enough reason. I appreciate the information. wjb. | | |
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