May 12, 2013 · An 8 volt battery in a six volt system is an old shadetree fix for cars that were hard to start and probably more popular in cold weather areas but the regulator does have to be cranked up …

Jan 23, 2023 · Fords up to and including 55 were 6 volt positive ground. 6 volt cables are larger than 12 volt.; Almost twice the size. Using 12 volt cables or what’s usually available at auto parts stores will …

Jun 28, 2017 · 6 volt positive ground just never looked right to me, all my 55 Chrysler. had damaged relays, I assume as a result of being jumped with a 12 volt negative ground. Years ago I bought a …

May 25, 2020 · Have A 55 T bird with 6 volt system. Always used a 6 volt battery but don’t drive it much and battery goes dead. Used the battery charger and kept a...

Apr 25, 2016 · Technical 6 volt 1955 Ford Battery Issues Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by blancojoe, Apr 25, 2016.

Sep 28, 2009 · A 6-volt starter will work just fine with 12-volts. I have 12 volts in my 50 Ford and 53 Ford, both with flatheads and also in my 53 Stude coupe and 49 Stude truck. All still have the 6 volt …

May 28, 2013 · Better idea: Charge the 6 volt battery from the 12 volt with a light bulb in series with the 12 volt source to control the current. An old sealed beam 12 volt with one bad side works great, save …

Jul 14, 2008 · There are a couple of ways to test a 6v generator, I only know one and I'm not sure if it determines how well its working but If you hook your generator up to a 6 volt battery it should turn …

Sep 29, 2013 · My '55 Ford is 6 volt positive ground. Make sure you have heavy gauge battery cables, need to be almost 2x's thicker than 12 volt cables. I had new cable, but wrong size and had …

Oct 23, 2005 · Generator Conversion: 6 volt to 12 volt Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by Eroc, Oct 23, 2005.