12 volt conversion

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

The original generator will charge whatever volt battery that is used, up to 40 volts. The generator doesn't know the difference and charges in amps.

I don't doubt you Purdy, but if that is true why do the suppliers sell 12v conversion windings for the original generator?

[Purdy Swoft]

Originally Posted by Sparky

I don't doubt you Purdy, but if that is true why do the suppliers sell 12v conversion windings for the original generator?

Some vendors carry the 12 volt field coils because some think that it is needed and are willing to spend the money. The electrical engineer that makes the 12 volt voltage regulator that I use told me that 12 volt field coils are not needed. The 12 volt field coils use more wire of smaller gauge. The larger gauge wire in my 6 volt field coils have been carrying the 12 volt current in my roadster for going on eight years. I've used 6 volt Ford starters on 12 volt in different applications since the sixties and never had a problem. Back in the day guys were always on the lookout for a six volt starter to use on 12 volt with the later 272-312 Y block motors.

[hardtimes]

Hey Purdy,
Yup , I'll second your input/results...for decades !
'why' do they sell'....$$$$$$$$$$$$