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I have had an 8 volt battery in my '49 Chevy for about 6 mo. I just
replaced the 6V with the 8V and that was it....no changes to the
charging system. Faster starting and brighter lights. I just charge it
with a cheap 6/12V "trickle charger".
Tom Poterack
Moline, IL.
'49 Chevy 3600
http://www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/tom49.jpg
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From: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
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Subject: [oletrucks] 8 volt conversion questions
Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 21:45:04 -0700
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Reply-To: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
I've decided to give my 55 thunderbird a try on 8 volts. I have a couple of
questions for you guys who've done this.
Do I need to adjust the current limiter or just the voltage limiter in the
regulator? What should the voltage (and current?) read at the regulator to
charge at 8 volts?
How do you charge an 8 volt battery?
Regards,
Grant S.
54 3100 (mostly all there)
54 3100 (mostly not there)
55 1st 3100 (mostly rust)
Los Angeles, CA
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