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Old 04-21-2019, 12:10 PM   #11
Railcarmover
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Default Re: I've found a legitimate reason to use a 12v alternator on a Model-A

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Originally Posted by Ruth View Post
Wouldn't a cell phone charge off of 6v?
yes it will,but modern electronic components like consistent voltage..so do horns,bulbs,points and coils,just about every electric component lasts longer with smooth,constant current, a 12v alternator provides it inexpensively.

That being said,6v has come along way..with the advent of superior electronics and light emitting diodes a 6v system is more relevant today that it was 20 years ago.And its authentic,a starter doesn't sound the same,that alone is reason enough to stay 6v..
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