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Old 11-13-2019, 07:59 AM   #32
Keith True
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Default Re: 8 volt battery in 6 volt car

Were 6 and 8 volt bulbs marketed separately? This has got me to thinking,I have some NOS bulbs,and they are marked 6-8 volt.I have an old Tung-Sol bulb display,that just says 6-8 volt also.While I've never actually looked,I can't recall seeing any 8 volt specific bulbs.I have a big Marquett battery charger,I know it says 6-8 volt on the tag so I gave it another look.there is no switch for the 6 or 8 volt.I drove a 50 Ford pickup for a couple of years that had an 8 volt battery in it.An old mechanic told me that if I took the time to check I would probably find that the battery was being maintained at 6 volts by the stock charging system.He said the 8 volt battery was most likely a feel-good thing by the previous owner.
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