Generator Conversion

Andy in Ripon · Feb 25, 2011

Is it possible to convert a 6 volt charging generator to a 12 volt at home? Or, is this procedure for professionals only?

teddy52food · Feb 25, 2011

You will have to change the field coils. Those screws that hold the poles in require a special tool to R&R. Best to take it to a good shop before you buggar them. If you know where you can get new screws, you could drill the head off the old ones to get them out.

Janicholson · Feb 25, 2011

Teddy's comment is good policy. If you are going to change to an alternator the folowing Diagrams will make it happen (many are included, choose what you need Jim
Bob M diagrams

gbs · Feb 26, 2011

i've done it buy changing to a 12 volt reg works ok if your satisfied with a generator, the 6 volt gen will put out 17 volts, alot will disagree but i know of several that have been done this way and they are working alright

36 Coupe · Feb 27, 2011

I disagree 100%.I got a 55 chevy that had exploded 2 12 volt batteries.The last one was brand new,55 was the first year for 12 volts in the Chevy.The car had an idiot light.I found a 12v battery in the farm garage that had problems starting the farm plow truck in winter.I got my induction amp meter out .Started the chevy,put the meter on it and saw 60 amps at a fast idle.The generator didnt have a red tag marked 12V.Looked up the number on the generator, book said 6V.A 12v generator from the junk yard brought the charge rate down to normal.I put an ammeter in the dash and the charge rate was normal.Drove the car for many years with no more over charging.12 volts on a 6 volt generator field will make the generator go to full charge.Note that the regulator on the car gave no trouble as long as I drove it.

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