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Old 01-19-2019, 12:54 AM   #32
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Default Re: 12 volt conversion

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Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens View Post
I do think however that the proposed alternator will be putting out far more than 20 amps on a regular basis.
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What makes you say that?

For the same resistance, the higher the voltage the lower the current.

What would be used on the vehicle that would draw more than the car on 6 volts?

I just looked this up, the most common alternator used for the Model A, the 6 Volt Delco Remy type 10Si series positive ground alternator with self exciting (one-wire) internal voltage regulator can supply 53 amps. Does everyone who uses a 6 volt alternator change out or modify the ammeter?
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