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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2018, 11:09 PM
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Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

Exactly ! Though i'm not recommending an 8 volt battery , A model A generator will charge an 8 volt battery . The thing is , if you allready have a nurex internal voltage regulator that takes the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

If theres nothing wrong with a 6 volt system , a person can get by with it , if they want too !!! As for the starter , here goes ... The rear bushing in the sdtarter is usually the first to wear and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

Good info . Thanks !!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

High amps will pull your fingers arround the source so that you can't turn loose . If you test by hand, do it with the back of your hand or fingers , That way you may be able to break loose. At...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

Amps hold you to it . Volts knock you off. High voltage like a 40.000 volt coil hit hard but don't have enough amps to hold you to it and kill you .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

Less amps required means less work for the generator , cooler operation plus longer life .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

The nurex voltage regulator that takes the place of the third brush will only charge six volts . If you want the original generator to charge an 8 volt battery you will need to use a good cut out or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

I've ran the beehive six volt coils on six volt .The ones that I used were oil filled . You can shake your coil and either feel or hear the oil sloshing if your coil is oil filled . Oil filled coils...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

Some people just want a more powerfull electrical system. There was nothing wrong with the six volt system on my roadster.Six volts is a bare get by.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

Amps charge the battery !!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,827
Posted By Purdy Swoft
Re: 8 volt battery question

I don't use an 8 volt battery. I do know that my completely stock original 6 volt model A generator fully charges my 12 volt battery. The model A generator will charge whatever battery that it is...
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