[Purdy Swoft]

The generator charges in amps and will charge a twelve volt battery quite well . The original starter works well . The original starter Bendix will work but many prefer to change to the modern style starter drive . Some feel that 12 volts slams the Bendix in to the flywheel ring gear harder and could be a problem . I have used both style starter drives on 12 volts and have never had a problem . The original Bendix drive MAY be easier to work with if a starter drive failed and needed to be changed on the road . All componets need to be in good condition . worn out parts will fail quicker after converting to 12 volts