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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,835
Posted By adavis
Re: 8 volt battery question

Wow....this thread really got a response. I'm glad to be a member of the barn for this very reason. Thank you for all the input.

As it turns out, I took my 6v battery to 3 different shops...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,835
Posted By adavis
Re: 8 volt battery question

Ok that makes sense.

So let's ASSUME that everything is fine but my old 6v battery is wore out. Can someone tell me why I shouldn't install an 8v battery? Or why anyone wouldn't install an 8v...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,835
Posted By adavis
Re: 8 volt battery question

I understand the benefits of converting to 12v, but I'm dead set on running an old 6v Echlin beehive coil so I'm stuck. I haven't had an issue with the 6v system other than it cranks slow when it's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,835
Posted By adavis
Re: 8 volt battery question

I completely understand. I've heard of the 8v battery trick before so this winter I started researching it. From what I've found online as well as talking to the local guys it seems like there is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,835
Posted By adavis
8 volt battery question

My 31 has difficulty starting when it gets cold so I started looking around to see if there is anything I can do. I still run the 6v system, but I have upgraded to a Pertronix in a vintage Mallory...
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