6 Volt to 12 Volt conversion

53hud54

I have a friend that has a starter alternator business, trying to rebuild an original 6v generator to 12v, but can't find 12 volt armature (has bushing shaft) and 12v field coils to fit, anyone have info on doing this. My car has been converted to 12v with an ugly old gm alternator and would look better back to generator converted, 6v unit is new never used.

lostmind

Maybe he can do this?

Steve's Auto Restorations | Tech. How to hide an alternator inside a generator. (stevesautorestorations.com)

Lance

Try' 57 Ford. It's 12 volt and it's Autolite.

jjbubaboy

Also, Powermaster makes a 6v alternator that looks like a gennie.
And they work great.
Jeff

lostmind

57 Ford has a different circuit , but if you are going 12 volt , you can use the matching regulator

53hud54

Thanks guys, gave me some ideas, may be selling this 6V
 

54coupe

Chrysler went to 12V in 56. They were Autolite as well. 

Glowplug

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