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jayvee34 · 06-08-2021, 12:57 PM

Just finished reading an article by Randy Rundel on converting 6V pos.,
to 6V neg. Has anyone or know of anyone who has done this? What
would be the advantage of doing this? I know maybe a couple. According
to Randy it is a easy and simple thing to do. The problem I see with it
would be if you are running a 6V positive ground alternator it would expensive to change over to a negative ground one, He didn't mention being able to
convert the alternator.

Flathead · 06-08-2021, 04:03 PM

OK, what are the benefits?

Anteek29 · 06-08-2021, 04:04 PM

The only way I'd change over to negative ground would be if I was going to a 12 volt system. Otherwise, leave it alone.

jayvee34 · 06-08-2021, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flathead

OK, what are the benefits?

You can get a inverter to run 12 volt accessories, e.g. radio,
phone charger, GPS, and a few other things. If you went to 12 volts you would have to change your lights and maybe starter, and generator or alternator.

Personally, I like mine as it is. Just thought it was interesting that someone could come up
with such devises.

Bob C · 06-08-2021, 07:30 PM

Here is a converter to run 12V neg accessory in a 6V pos vehicle.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23400191878...UAAOSwl9BWKXZF

Badpuppy · 06-09-2021, 08:16 AM

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Neg ground 6V alternator:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26513827546...epid=216465215

Didn't know they were made in this flavor. Apparently there are a lot of cars that can use them. I don't know of any advantage to changing the grounding.

Good reason to change a generator to 12V though - doubles its power.

06-08-2021, 12:57 PM	#1
jayvee34 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: St. Augustine, Fl. Posts: 437	6 volt pos. To 6 volt neg., ground Just finished reading an article by Randy Rundel on converting 6V pos., to 6V neg. Has anyone or know of anyone who has done this? What would be the advantage of doing this? I know maybe a couple. According to Randy it is a easy and simple thing to do. The problem I see with it would be if you are running a 6V positive ground alternator it would expensive to change over to a negative ground one, He didn't mention being able to convert the alternator. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST - SEMPER FIDELIS John

06-08-2021, 04:03 PM	#2
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,497	Re: 6 volt pos. To 6 volt neg., ground OK, what are the benefits?

06-08-2021, 04:04 PM	#3
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: 6 volt pos. To 6 volt neg., ground The only way I'd change over to negative ground would be if I was going to a 12 volt system. Otherwise, leave it alone. __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

06-08-2021, 07:30 PM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: 6 volt pos. To 6 volt neg., ground Here is a converter to run 12V neg accessory in a 6V pos vehicle. https://www.ebay.com/itm/23400191878...UAAOSwl9BWKXZF

06-09-2021, 08:16 AM	#6
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,144	Re: 6 volt pos. To 6 volt neg., ground Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Neg ground 6V alternator: https://www.ebay.com/itm/26513827546...epid=216465215 Didn't know they were made in this flavor. Apparently there are a lot of cars that can use them. I don't know of any advantage to changing the grounding. Good reason to change a generator to 12V though - doubles its power.