| silverchief | -- 10-30-2024 @ 3:15 PM |
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I am interested in a very nice 54 Ford that has been "upgraded" from 6 to 8 volts. Don,t ask me why. No mention of rewiring, only change of voltage regulator. Would it be a major hassle ton change it back? Thanks.
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| carcrazy | -- 10-30-2024 @ 3:47 PM |
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You can probably just change the battery and either change or readjust the voltage regulator.
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| 51woodie | -- 10-30-2024 @ 5:06 PM |
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I would wonder why it was changed to 8 volts? Are the battery cables the correct size for use with 6 volts, are all the ground cables in place, the correct size and have clean connections? What condition is the starter and generator in (last time rebuilt)? These are the basic things to check. Carcrazy is correct, saying you can change the battery to 6 volt and replace the regulator with a 6 volt unit, or adjust your existing one.
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| silverchief | -- 11-08-2024 @ 11:54 AM |
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Thanks very much guys.
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| Drbrown | -- 11-10-2024 @ 7:16 AM |
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If I remember correctly, the idea behind converting to 8 volts was that it would provide an "extra" push to the starter motor and ignition and maybe brighten headlights. However if not made to handle it, the slightly higher voltage may have a negative long-term effect on the life of parts built for a stock 6 volt system i.e. starter motor, coil, points, condenser, lights bulbs etc. Regardless, and it may seem ironic, wiring sizes and battery cables in a 6 volt wiring system have amply capacity to handle either 8 and 12 volt systems.
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| ndnchf | -- 11-15-2024 @ 11:52 AM |
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Not an upgrade at all. Simply a band-aid by someone unwilling to address the real issues causing hard starting.
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| ford38v8 | -- 11-15-2024 @ 12:23 PM |
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The real issues being poor electrical connections and/or a starter in need of a rebuild. Virtually all 8 volt conversions are done by those fakers in possession of no practical working knowledge of their car and are not interested in learning, but are hopeful of not having to call a tow truck to get them home from the Thursday Night Show-n-Shine. Alan
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| CharlieStephens | -- 11-15-2024 @ 6:22 PM |
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Ford38V8 left out undersize battery cables (the ones intended for 12 volts). Charlie Stephens
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| 51woodie | -- 11-15-2024 @ 9:03 PM |
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Charlie. I did mention correct cable size in my post above, but forgot to mention how those battery disconnects that go on the battery post, or those battery terminals that go on the ends of the cables that clamp on the cable with two 1/4” bolts, can also cause starting problems.
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| ford38v8 | -- 11-15-2024 @ 9:24 PM |
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Charlie, “poor electrical connections” was intended to be inclusive of all such reasons that Sparky can’t go where he is needed. Alan
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| kubes40 | -- 11-19-2024 @ 2:50 PM |
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I have always figured the guy that installs an 8v battery either doesn't have the mechanical skill to properly repair his car and / or is too lazy to "do it right". There is NO reason a 6v. battery won't operate quite well with a well maintained / sorted vehicle. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| ford38v8 | -- 11-19-2024 @ 2:57 PM |
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Mike... "sorted" ? Have you been across the pond? Alan
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